The holy spirit, by jude, has sealed the truth of this much of the matter contained in the book of enoch, though probably that book, as well as jude, derived it from tradition compare note, given by some for thinking the book of enoch copied from jude rather than vice versa. To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. Instead of citing scripture, jude could be using their apocryphal book against them. There is only one single reference to enoch having made a prophecy, and that one reference is in the book of jude. The book of jude is an important book for us today because it is written for the end times, for the end of the church age. Its pretty easy to knock this argument on the head. Why does the epistle of jude reference apocryphal books. Judes quotation of enoch protestant reformed churches. The apostle must have borrowed the words from jewish tradition. Jude 1415 niv enoch, the seventh from adam, bible gateway. Your question is a good one which comes up from timetotime. Enoch, the descendant of adam and ancestor of noah, whom god took from earth before he died jd 14.
Certain portions of the book, however, are of later date. Moreover, its not being addressed to one particular church, or individual. That is, jude is not citing the book of enoch but the prophet enoch. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers. The book of enoch was considered as scripture in the epistle of barnabas 16. Jude introduction commentary commentary critical and. The evidence shows that not only does the new testament letter of jude quote directly from 1 enoch 1 book of the watchers, but the entire letter and its alternate version in 2 peter show signs of literary and theological dependency on the rest of the book of the watchers chaps. It is considered an apocryphal book as well as a part of the pseudepigrapha literally means falsely ascribed is a collection of works supposedly written by a biblical character, although it is not a part of the canonical apocrypha. If you have a comment or correction youd like to share, you may contact me.
The book of enoch was extant centuries before the birth of christ and yet is considered by many to be more christian in its theology than jewish. Third, jude probably cites enoch, because his enemies were using this book. What is the book of enoch and should it be in the bible. Oct 22, 2014 as part of judes literary strategy, he makes significant use of the pseudepigraphical book of 1 enoch throughout his letter. Does the book of jude make direct references to the. Jul 20, 2017 by quoting enoch, jude indirectly quotes the passages to which the book of enoch alludes.
James vanderkam, a professor of hebrew scriptures and a noted expert on the literature of enoch, writes that enoch s reference to the holy ones derives from job 5. The apocryphal writing called the book of enoch, contains a statement resembling jude s, but there is no proof it existed at the time of jude. But since there is a theological reference of 1 enoch within jude and 2 peter, it provides a challenge. So far, after 2 years of having this page up i have received no emails yet. This is a compilation of some notes and thoughts about the book of enoch this is by no means an exhaustive study of enoch, and i dont even mention many of the things written in it. See, the lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly acts they have done in the ungodly way, and of all the harsh words ungodly sinners have spoken against him. Perhaps this is because jude cites a portion of the book of enoch the. Beyond what could be gathered from a few scattered references and quotations in the fathers and some later writings, the book in question remained unknown for many. Although some scholars downplay the evidence, 17 a reasonable reading 18 of jude suggests that the apostles with whom he normally associated had died. G enesis 6 has a confusing reference to when the sons of god came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children to them and how this occurrence led to yahweh flooding the earth. The epistle of jude references at least two other books, with one being noncanonical in all churches and the other noncanonical in most churches. This guide and reference contains the authors notes and insights on the ancient text, as well as commentary, parallel bible verses, references to 2 enoch and 3 enoch, history, prophecy, and the calendar of. Frank shallieu in 1979 it seems providential that the book of jude is found next to the final book in the bible, the book of revelation, which is one of the last books to be understood this side of the veil. Jude 9, 1415 why does jude quote the assumption of moses.
This smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. The point here is that jude does not simply snatch a convenient text from a noncanonical book in order to build his case. Jude 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The reference to the contest of michael, the archangel, with the devil, for the body of moses, not mentioned elsewhere in the old testament, but found in the apocryphal book of enoch, probably raised doubts as to its authenticity, as jerome on illustrious men, 4 says. Divine inspiration is usually regarded as conferring infallibility, but it does not imply that eve. One major difference between the two books is jude s use of apocryphal literature jewish writings outside of the scriptures. The epistle of jude is a brief book of only a single chapter with 25 verses. It is the consensus of scholars that jude is in fact quoting or at least mentioning 1 enoch in his letter in jude 1415. Jude 9, 1415 why does jude quote the assumption of. Jude, on the other hand, does appear to reference the book of 1 enoch. May 17, 2018 if jude and 2 peter did not quote andor reference 1 enoch, we could cast off 1 enoch forever as a jewish oddity. The epistle of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions.
Why does the new testament cite extrabiblical sources. This prophecy of enoch is not recorded or even hinted at anywhere in the old testament. There is no evidence to suggest that when jude wrote this letter, he was using the book of enoch as a reference. First of all, enoch is mentioned in genesis, luke, and hebrews.
Jude tpt truth worth fighting for from judah, bible gateway. Mar, 2017 there is more in jude 1415 that we do know, but here we dont know where it comes from. So, jude quotes enoch, the seventh generation from adam. It was also about these men that enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, saying. If his enemies were citing 1 enoch, jude may be using their own book against them.
Both versions, of which copied manuscripts have been found mostly in greek and latin translations. First of all, the book of enoch was not considered scripture by the christian church. It was also about these men that enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, 14a these m. Therefore, jude s reference to the enochian prophesies strongly leans toward the conclusion that these written. And he applies enoch s prophecy about false teachers in the last days to interlopers in the first century.
Why is the book of enoch not included in the bible. An attempt has been made by some to bring the composition of the book down to christian times, so that enoch should quote jude, not jude enoch. Jude 14 and about these also enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, saying, behold, the lord came with many thousands of his holy ones jude 14. Dearly loved friend, i was fully intending to write to you about our amazing salvation we all participate in, but felt. Was jude quoting from the apocryphal book of enoch. Judes reference to wandering stars also recalls 1 enoch 18. To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against. Book of enoch read online or download the book of enoch. Jude to predate 2 peter note that the latter appears to quote the former but omits the reference to the noncanonical book of enoch. It is interesting to note that no scholars believe the book of enoch to have truly been written by the enoch in the bible. Jude s reference the book of enoch is not exact, which does seem to be contrary to the conclusion he quoted from the book of enoch.
Many who oppose the validity of enoch say that it was written after the book of jude because the it includes the quote that jude references, but fragments of enoch were found among the dead sea scrolls, which most scholars date to before jude was born. Both of these passages appear to be plucking portions of tradition from the book of enoch. There is a jewish book called the assumption of moses written between the old and new testaments which has a story like this, but jude doesnt seem to be giving an exact quote. From judah, a loving servant of jesus, the anointed one, and brother of james. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on jude. For it is scarcely possible to deny that it is the work of more. The book of enoch jesus quoted it and so did apostles. The first aspect concerns whether or not jude 1415 is a quotation of an apocryphal writing called the book of enoch. We should note that this reference in jude to the prophecy of enoch does not agree fully with any passage in the book of enoch, and is likely not a quotation from any book. Rather, in quoting from the book of enoch, he affirms the old testament texts from which the book is drawn.
And enoch also, the seventh from adam, prophesied of these, saying, behold, the lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, 15. A book which is actually quoted by jude in the new testament. A quick comparison of jude 14 with this translation or with your internet reference reveals that the passages are similar but not exact. In verses 12 jude uses allusions from the book of enoch. That a book is mentioned in the bible does not mean that it was inspired keeping in mind that jude does not reference a book by enoch. The book of enoch is an ancient composition known from two sets of versions, an ethiopic one that scholars identify as 1 enoch, and a slavonic version that is identified as 2 enoch, and which is also known as the book of the secrets of enoch.
It is difficult to claim that jude is a quote of enoch. The earliest literature of the socalled church fathers is filled with references to this mysterious book. Jude mentions events that arent recorded in the bible, such as an argument between michael the archangel and the devil over the body of moses, or enoch s ancient prophecies. By quoting enoch, jude indirectly quotes the passages to which the book of enoch alludes. Im writing to the chosen ones who are wrapped in the love of father godkept and guarded for jesus, the messiah. We do see that the bible actually quotes from the book of enoch. There is debate whether or not jude was actually quoting the apocraphal book of enoch or something else. Truth worth fighting for from judah, a loving servant of jesus, the anointed one, and brother of james. But which hebrew scriptures are enochs primary sources.
I have a question, as well, having to do with the epistle of jude, verses 14 and 15, in which he quotes a prophecy from enoch, the 7th from adam. Feb 12, 2012 2 other books like genesis and jude has reference to things in the book of enoch. James vanderkam, a professor of hebrew scriptures and a noted expert on the literature of enoch, writes that enochs reference to the holy ones derives from job 5. Judes reference to michael contending with satan over moses body alludes to a passage in enoch, and is not known from any other source.
It was considered scripture by many early christians. This would be like a christian apologist citing an atheistic author in a debate against an atheist. In other words, an author who called himself enoch wrote the book of enoch, but it was likely just a man going by a pseudonym. Mar 19, 2020 is the book of enoch mentioned by jude. Did jude treat noncanonical writings as if they were inspired. The implications of judes use of 1 enoch the doc file. Jude announces under the inspiration of the holy spirit that enoch preached about the second coming of christ. Im writing to the chosen ones who are wrapped in the love of father godkept and guarded for jesus, the messiah2 may gods mercy, peace, and love cascade over you. What is the book of enoch and where did it come from. Jude 9, 1415 why does jude quote the assumption of moses v. For some or another reason some of the following books have not, as far as we know, been preserved. Judes reference the book of enoch is not exact, which does seem to be contrary to the conclusion he quoted from the book of enoch. So lets start by taking a general look at the book of jude. Second, jude only quoted something that was true in enoch and it does not mean that enoch was inspired.
It was composed as an encyclical letter that is, one not directed to the members of one church in particular, but intended rather to be circulated and read in all churches. Feb 05, 2016 here is the link to make a donation to faithful word baptist church donations processed by word of truth baptist church. The apparent reference to enoch s prophecy is in jude 1415. And do you think that this might hint at an apocryphal book as being inspired. A second possibility and i kind of lean toward this one, but it is impossible to prove namely, that jude knew that his opponents in the church, the people that he is so upset with, his opponents in the church loved to make use of 1 enoch and maybe the assumption of moses, these books. See, the lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones 15 to judge everyone, and to convict all of them of all the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness, and of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against him. Sometime around the 200s bc a jewish document called book of enoch or 1 enoch was produced.
Enochs walk with god and the lifestyle that pleased god are the apparent motives for judes short reference. The date of authorship for jude depends on whether jude used content from 2 peter, or peter used content from jude when writing 2 peter. Jan 02, 2020 jude quoting from the book of enoch does not indicate the entire book of enoch is inspired, or even true. It can be seen from the following translation from the ethiopian book of enoch that it does not emphasize all by repetition as in jude and it entirely leaves out. It is important to notice that jude does not quote the first book of enoch but simply reports that enoch prophesied, saying.
It is striking how, from the first, prophecy hastened towards its. The book of enoch as the background to 1 peter, 2 peter, and jude. Further, the prophecy of enoch in jude is longer and more detailed than the prophecy in the book of enoch, so it is obvious that jude is not quoting from this spurious book. Enoch and the second coming institute for creation research. Did jude quote from the book of enoch let us reason. Jude tpt truth worth fighting for from judah, bible. A complete guide and reference is the ultimate reference and guide to the book of 1 enoch the ethiopic book of enoch. Angels having relations with humans within jude and 2 peter. There was some discussion on its canonicity by a few people, but the christian church did not include it in the bible. Enoch was seven generations from adam, prior to the flood genesis 5. Enoch s prophesy is from the first book of enoch which was written in the first century b.
Enoch, the book of the first trance of the existence of this work is found in the epistle of jude 1. Written jan 2017 this page contains the research i have done in regard to the book of jude and the book of enoch, which jude allegedly quotes from. The book of enoch contains a passage very similar to the one cited in the book of jude. But there is every reason to believe that it belongs to the second century b.
Neither of these books are canonical inspired scripture. Thats why jude mentions the two references as naturally as he does the old testament references. New light on the book of enoch research supports the truth. Its validity in this discussion is further diminished by the fact that the book itself is never mentioned by jude. The biblical book of jude quotes from the book of enoch in verses 1415, enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied about these men. The ungodly contending against the faith 116 how we should contend for the faith 17. Apologetics press did jude treat noncanonical writings. We cant say for sure that is where he is getting it. The book of enoch is considered to have been written by enoch, the seventh from adam. Fragments containing the citations from the book of enoch above are designated 4q201 and 4q204. Jude is the only new testament book that seems to include a direct citation of a jewish apocryphal work, which is, in this case, the book of enoch guthrie, p. In reference to the book of i enoch, let me simply state that it is a pseudepigraphal book which contains many errors and is thus invalid as evidence. See, the lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly acts they have done in the ungodly way, and of all the harsh words ungodly sinners.
See, the lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones read verse in new international version. For it is scarcely possible to deny that it is the work of more than one hand. There is one very strong argument that is used for a date later than the apostolic age, 16 though still within jude s lifetime. Jude the passion translation tpt truth worth fighting for. Angels having relations with humans within jude and 2. This short book is primarily a warning against false teachers.
The longest and only unambiguous quotation in the epistle of jude is not from an ot book but rather from 1 enoch. I was wondering what you thought about this reference to the book of enoch. A book which is actually quoted not only by jude, but also james the natural brother of jesus. But which hebrew scriptures are enoch s primary sources. What does the fact that jude vs 1415 used 1 enoch say. There is a jewish book called the assumption of moses written between the old.
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