Hebrew Bible Insights

94. Why the Book of 1 Enoch matters for Christians

Matthew Delaney Episode 94

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In today's episode, we explore the significance of the Book of 1 Enoch and its impact on early Christian thought. Although most Christians today do not consider this book canonical, 1 Enoch offers valuable insights into Jewish eschatology and its influence on the New Testament. It is even quoted by Jude who says that Enoch prophesied. We delve into how early Christians, including church fathers like St. Irenaeus, engaged with Enoch's visions and teachings, and what this means for understanding prophetic traditions and the Gospel today. Join us as we uncover why 1 Enoch remains a vital text for Christians seeking a deeper historical and theological context.

Chapters

0:00-7:12 Why does the book of 1 Enoch matter?
7:13-12:39 How we first encountered 1 Enoch
12:40-19:42 1 Enoch and the Biblical Canon
19:43-27:02 Enoch in Scripture and Enoch as a prophet
27:03-37:10 St. Irenaeus of the early church and Enoch
37:11-46:08 Prophetic tradition, the ancient Near East, and Enoch
46:09-55:35 The Incarnation, the Gospel, and Enoch

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