This book examines the controversy surrounding The Book of Enoch, and sheds new light on Enoch's forbidden mysteries. Without this knowledge, you won't truly understand the incomprehensible evil in the world, and be empowered to overcome it with Good. If you ever thought that all good and evil is relative, this book will let you give pause for cons The Book of Enoch was denounced, banned, and "lost" for over a thousand years--until in a Scottish explorer discovered three copies in Ethiopia.
If you ever thought that all good and evil is relative, this book will let you give pause for consideration. Not at all a doomsday book. Shows the way to win over absolute evil is by absolute Good. You have that divine power within you. Comes with a compelling sequel: Aug 08, April rated it really liked it. Whether you believe it or not.
Its always interesting to read it for yourself to determine what you think before forming opinions and spouting them about as so many do. The authors bias is somewhat overbearing in parts and there is a lot of additional materials which lack authority and clarity, seeming only to serve as added pages to make up the book. The text of the Book of Enoch is a fair translation, although it lacks the scholarly depth of of alternative sources.
Aug 05, Zac added it. Mar 25, Trey Nowell rated it it was amazing. Excellent translation with many cross referenced passages in the Bible and other non-canonical works. It is a rather lengthy read, so take your time, as it utilizes The Book of Enoch and other passages, excerpts, and books that are useful.
The main focus is on the Nephilim, discussing many of The Watchers, fallen angels, angels of God, etc. It's definitely worth the read and a good translation of Enoch I prefer Charles work. Excellent research and interpretations where utilized. Jul 24, Jaime Contreras rated it really liked it Shelves: Aside from this, it is a scholarly examination of the truths revealed in these forgotten books.
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I knew most of this material before but it is presented in an organizaed manner here. This is an indispensible book for the Bible scholar. Oct 24, Sean rated it did not like it. Incredibly boring and silly book. Could not make it past page despite repeated attempts. Aug 07, Margie rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Those interested in apocryphal writings. This contains the authors commentary on the writings of Enoch. It is interesting and I agree with some of her conclusions, but not all.
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As Nibley says paraphrase "Even if it is wrong, it still gives you something to work with and it is better than not having something to think about. I would like to try another author on the same subject to see their interpretation. This book names This contains the authors commentary on the writings of Enoch. This book names the fallen angels of Enoch's time which are so wicked that their angelic powers are stripped from them and are later wiped out in the flood.
Claire I can't begin to refer to her as Prophet even though that is supposedly her last name concludes that the spirits of these evil angels have been released and been reborn into the wicked leaders on the earth today among other things. I don't agree with that assessment, but think that those wicked spirits are trapped here, they've had bodies and so they are and ever will be the sons of perdition.
Not to say that there can't be other SOPs but that these have known God and flat out rejected him. They had testimonies of His divinity because they were heavenly angels at one point. They gave it up for sex basically. A theme even more severe than selling your birthright for a bowl of oatmeal. There's a lot more in these pages and will take several readings to grasp it on my own, but because I don't agree with Claire's conclusions, I will read other authors about this, read the Enoch texts again and make my own conclusions.
It wasn't bad, I was mostly interested in the translation of the book of Enoch, but ended up enjoying knowing about Samyasa, Azazyel, who is some kind of twisted Prometheus like figure, the biblical man eating giants, how god used the great deluge to rid the land of these characters and some other biblical myths.
I think there was even a part about Solomon who was portrayed as a great wizard who could call and bind demons I've read this 10 years ago,so I'm not sure if this part is really in the It wasn't bad, I was mostly interested in the translation of the book of Enoch, but ended up enjoying knowing about Samyasa, Azazyel, who is some kind of twisted Prometheus like figure, the biblical man eating giants, how god used the great deluge to rid the land of these characters and some other biblical myths.
I think there was even a part about Solomon who was portrayed as a great wizard who could call and bind demons I've read this 10 years ago,so I'm not sure if this part is really in there of it is from some other book. There were some much less interesting parts, specially the one about some ritual prayers or spells meant to protect you. Also, the fact that the author seems to actually believe most of the stuff was kind of turn off, at least to me. She even goes as far as concluding that fallen angels walk among us and not only are the origin off all evil, but the reason why evil still exists in our world.
Jan 29, Debbi rated it liked it Recommends it for: They offer much to think about in light of the books of the Bible that were approved at the Council of Nicea and with which we are familiar. One thing I found interesting was that one of the books lists the names of the wives of the patriarchs preceding and including Noah, as well as their familial relationship prior to marriage.
There are more women named in this small book that in The translations of the Book of Enoch, Book of the Secrets of Enoch and the book of Jubilees are very interesting. There are more women named in this small book that in most of the Old Testament! I am not sure I agree with Elizabeth Prophet's interpretation of the original writings, however again it is food for contemplation. Jul 17, Shane rated it liked it.
When I began reading this book, I figured I'd better take note of the important points to include in my review. It started out controversial almost promising to change a reader's view of the Bible and the world. Then the book dragged on and on. Don't get me wrong; this book brings up some important points.
But Fallen Angels is hardly a piece of art. It is a collection of poorly translated pieces of antiquity, literature from a lost culture which we have made sure to remove ourselves from. Mayb When I began reading this book, I figured I'd better take note of the important points to include in my review.
Maybe I'm not smart enough to understand what Elizabeth Prophet overstates. But I believe I am smart enough to tell you to go ahead and find a better book to read. Dec 26, F. If you don't have an open mind or believe anything is possible, you may have trouble accepting or even considering the things in this book. I couldn't put this down and read half of it while waiting for my daughter to have a sonogram. The last half of the book is the lost Book of Enoch.
Some theories are really convoluted, so I had to go back and re-read to be sure I understood, but when I was finished with this book, I had a different perspective on angels and their origin. This text is not for If you don't have an open mind or believe anything is possible, you may have trouble accepting or even considering the things in this book. This text is not for the easily disturbed.
I enjoyed it and it created a need in me to know more, more, more Not recommended for anyone who seriously wishes to study The Watchers, the Nephilim, and end-times thought but an amusing, diverting read none-the-less. For beginners and those looking for a light bit of intellectual entertainment.
Fallen Angels, the Watchers, and the Origins of Evil
What kind of 'intellectual entertainment This was a mainstream fringe, New Age, Xtian reading of the apocryphal text 'The Book of Enoch'. What kind of 'intellectual entertainment'? Dec 27, Alida rated it did not like it. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page.
Evil walked the earth when angels fell. Evil stalks us now in disembodied spirits; immortal wraiths once clothed in flesh when angel and women bred; spirits released from their fleshly prisons when their bodies were destroyed for drinking the blood of men. Evil also lives inside of the common man; set free when pride kills reason and eats integrity whole. There is evil tha Evil walked the earth when angels fell. There is evil that entraps us and evil that tugs from within. But neither have control until we choose to relent. Evil is a choice of action, of thoughts entertained too long, of arrogance pushing aside the last vestiges of compassion.
Evil resides within the problem of choice. Could it be as simple as pernicious selfishness?
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Could it be the drive for immediate gratification without regard for others? Man's life is limited; one hundred years or less. But, the souls of angel and watcher are eternal. Consider how much evil can be wrought through the millennia of immediate gratification on an eternal scale. By contrasting and comparing ancient texts such as Enoch, Jasher, Jubilees, the Bible, and various others containing stories of the creation of angels, demons, and man, a full and panoramic history of evil is produced. In this history the startling revelation of the descent of man and angels, and the evolution of evil on earth is clearly revealed.
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Not for those interested in serious biblical studies but if you like fringe religion and fantastic speculation this is the book for you. Jun 17, Margarita rated it really liked it Shelves: A good introductory read with a nice, easy to follow narrative. Nice blending of established biblical sources with myths and fringe sources. Not especially academic in scope, but a decent beginning. Dec 04, Lesley Montenaro rated it really liked it.