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. But which hebrew scriptures are enochs primary sources. Thats why jude mentions the two references as naturally as he does the old testament references. Book of enoch read online or download the book of enoch. Enoch, the book of the first trance of the existence of this work is found in the epistle of jude 1. Feb 05, 2016 here is the link to make a donation to faithful word baptist church donations processed by word of truth baptist church. 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 following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on jude.
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. Jude the passion translation tpt truth worth fighting for. I was wondering what you thought about this reference to the book of enoch. A quick comparison of jude 14 with this translation or with your internet reference reveals that the passages are similar but not exact. So lets start by taking a general look at the book of jude. A book which is actually quoted by jude in the new testament.
Both versions, of which copied manuscripts have been found mostly in greek and latin translations. The book of enoch is considered to have been written by enoch, the seventh from adam. There was some discussion on its canonicity by a few people, but the christian church did not include it in the bible. 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. Enoch s prophesy is from the first book of enoch which was written in the first century b. Feb 12, 2012 2 other books like genesis and jude has reference to things in the book of enoch.
Jude tpt truth worth fighting for from judah, bible gateway. Like most any subject today we have christians on both sides. For it is scarcely possible to deny that it is the work of more than one hand. 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. Jude 1 niv bible jude, a servant of jesus christ and a. Both of these passages appear to be plucking portions of tradition from the book of enoch.
Why does the new testament cite extrabiblical sources. Jude to predate 2 peter note that the latter appears to quote the former but omits the reference to the noncanonical book of enoch. Its validity in this discussion is further diminished by the fact that the book itself is never mentioned by jude. So far, after 2 years of having this page up i have received no emails yet. The apparent reference to enochs prophecy is in jude 1415. 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. This short book is primarily a warning against false teachers. Although some scholars downplay the evidence, 17 a reasonable reading 18 of jude suggests that the apostles with whom he normally associated had died. 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. In verses 12 jude uses allusions from the book of enoch.
Judes reference to wandering stars also recalls 1 enoch 18. 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. The first readers of jude s book would be familiar with these stories as part of their faith heritage. First of all, enoch is mentioned in genesis, luke, and hebrews. Enochs walk with god and the lifestyle that pleased god are the apparent motives for judes short reference.
This smallest book of the new testament is also, in many ways, the most provocative. 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. Fragments containing the citations from the book of enoch above are designated 4q201 and 4q204. Oct 22, 2014 as part of judes literary strategy, he makes significant use of the pseudepigraphical book of 1 enoch throughout his letter. 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. The point here is that jude does not simply snatch a convenient text from a noncanonical book in order to build his case. The ungodly contending against the faith 116 how we should contend for the faith 17. If his enemies were citing 1 enoch, jude may be using their own 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 biblical book of jude quotes from the book of enoch in verses 1415, enoch, the seventh from adam, prophesied about these men. And enoch also, the seventh from adam, prophesied of these, saying, behold, the lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, 15.
Jude 9, 1415 why does jude quote the assumption of moses. But there is every reason to believe that it belongs to the second century b. 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 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. Second, jude only quoted something that was true in enoch and it does not mean that enoch was inspired. Third, jude probably cites enoch, because his enemies were using this book. The book of enoch as the background to 1 peter, 2 peter, and jude. Angels having relations with humans within jude and 2. It is the consensus of scholars that jude is in fact quoting or at least mentioning 1 enoch in his letter in jude 1415. 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. Im writing to the chosen ones who are wrapped in the love of father godkept and guarded for jesus, the messiah. A book which is actually quoted not only by jude, but also james the natural brother of jesus. It was also about these men that enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, 14a these m. 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. Moreover, its not being addressed to one particular church, or individual. 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. If you have a comment or correction youd like to share, you may contact me. There is no evidence to suggest that when jude wrote this letter, he was using the book of enoch as a reference. 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. We do see that the bible actually quotes from the book of enoch. Enoch was seven generations from adam, prior to the flood genesis 5. And he applies enoch s prophecy about false teachers in the last days to interlopers in the first century. And do you think that this might hint at an apocryphal book as being inspired.
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. Did jude treat noncanonical writings as if they were inspired. New light on the book of enoch research supports the truth. Jude is the 4th smallest book of the bible yet one of the most potent in exposing doctrinal errors and false teachers. For some or another reason some of the following books have not, as far as we know, been preserved. 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. The epistle of jude is a tiny book, tragically neglected by students, yet overflowing with fascinating old testament references and allusions. 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. A complete guide and reference is the ultimate reference and guide to the book of 1 enoch the ethiopic book of enoch. 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. For it is scarcely possible to deny that it is the work of more. Jude 9, 1415 why does jude quote the assumption of moses v.
Certain portions of the book, however, are of later date. What does the fact that jude vs 1415 used 1 enoch say. Did jude quote from the book of enoch let us reason. So, jude quotes enoch, the seventh generation from adam. It is striking how, from the first, prophecy hastened towards its. Mar, 2017 there is more in jude 1415 that we do know, but here we dont know where it comes from. This prophecy of enoch is not recorded or even hinted at anywhere in the old testament. Angels having relations with humans within jude and 2 peter. Jude 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. From judah, a loving servant of jesus, the anointed one, and brother of james. 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. Rather, in quoting from the book of enoch, he affirms the old testament texts from which the book is drawn. Enoch and the second coming institute for creation research.
The epistle of jude references at least two other books, with one being noncanonical in all churches and the other noncanonical in most churches. Was jude quoting from the apocryphal book of enoch. We cant say for sure that is where he is getting it. 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. It was considered scripture by many early christians. First of all, the book of enoch was not considered scripture by the christian church. Enoch, the descendant of adam and ancestor of noah, whom god took from earth before he died jd 14. 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. But since there is a theological reference of 1 enoch within jude and 2 peter, it provides a challenge. Truth worth fighting for from judah, a loving servant of jesus, the anointed one, and brother of james.
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. 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. Neither of these books are canonical inspired scripture. The first aspect concerns whether or not jude 1415 is a quotation of an apocryphal writing called the book 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.
Jul 20, 2017 by quoting enoch, jude indirectly quotes the passages to which the book of enoch alludes. Jude 9, 1415 why does jude quote the assumption of. It is important to notice that jude does not quote the first book of enoch but simply reports that enoch prophesied, saying. 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.
Your question is a good one which comes up from timetotime. Divine inspiration is usually regarded as conferring infallibility, but it does not imply that eve. 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. What is the book of enoch and should it be in the bible. 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. This would be like a christian apologist citing an atheistic author in a debate against an atheist. 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. The book of enoch contains a passage very similar to the one cited in the book of jude. That is, jude is not citing the book of enoch but the prophet enoch. Dearly loved friend, i was fully intending to write to you about our amazing salvation we all participate in, but felt.
The longest and only unambiguous quotation in the epistle of jude is not from an ot book but rather from 1 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. The epistle of jude is a brief book of only a single chapter with 25 verses. 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. Mar 19, 2020 is the book of enoch mentioned by jude.
Apologetics press did jude treat noncanonical writings. Jude 1415 niv enoch, the seventh from adam, bible gateway. There is a jewish book called the assumption of moses written between the old. 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. Jan 02, 2020 jude quoting from the book of enoch does not indicate the entire book of enoch is inspired, or even true. 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. 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.
See, the lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones read verse in new international version. 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 date of authorship for jude depends on whether jude used content from 2 peter, or peter used content from jude when writing 2 peter. The book of enoch was considered as scripture in the epistle of barnabas 16. The apparent reference to enoch s prophecy is in jude 1415. The book of enoch jesus quoted it and so did apostles. Jude introduction commentary commentary critical and. Why does the epistle of jude reference apocryphal books.
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, on the other hand, does appear to reference the book of 1 enoch. There is debate whether or not jude was actually quoting the apocraphal book of enoch or something else. Does the book of jude make direct references to the. 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. Jude announces under the inspiration of the holy spirit that enoch preached about the second coming of christ. Its pretty easy to knock this argument on the head. 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. Instead of citing scripture, jude could be using their apocryphal book against them.
Why is the book of enoch not included in the bible. 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. Sometime around the 200s bc a jewish document called book of enoch or 1 enoch was produced. The apostle must have borrowed the words from jewish tradition. Judes reference to michael contending with satan over moses body alludes to a passage in enoch, and is not known from any other source. Perhaps this is because jude cites a portion of the book of enoch the. 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. 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. It was also about these men that enoch, in the seventh generation from adam, prophesied, saying. Jude tpt truth worth fighting for from judah, bible.