The Book of Enoch: Translated from Professor Dillmann's Ethiopic Text Emended and Revised in Accordance with Hitherto Uncollated [Hardcover]

Name : The Book of Enoch: Translated from Professor Dillmann's Ethiopic Text Emended and Revised in Accordance with Hitherto Uncollated [Hardcover]

Author : Translator: August Dillmann, Editor: R. H. Charles

Book Format : Hardcover

Genre : Reference

ISBN : 9789362087768

Language : English

Pages : 401-500 Pages

Publish Year : 2023

Publisher : Gyan Publishing House

About The Book : The Book of Enoch, an ancient Hebrew apocalyptic text attributed to Enoch, delves into the origins of demons, Nephilim, and the moral necessity of the Genesis flood. Comprising three books, including 2 Enoch and 3 Enoch, the text dates between 300–200 BC. While Ethiopian Jews and the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church consider it canonical, other Jewish and Christian groups generally see it as non-canonical. Widely read during the Second Temple period, its canonicity remains debated. The New Testament's Epistle of Jude quotes Enoch, highlighting its influence. Despite not being part of the biblical canon for many, the Book of Enoch played a crucial role in shaping the worldview of New Testament authors. It offers valuable insights into ancient Jewish and early Christian beliefs, aiding researchers and students in understanding the Bible and the early Church age. About The Translator: Christian Friedrich August Dillmann (1823–1894) was a German orientalist and biblical scholar. Educated at the University of Tübingen, he studied under Heinrich Ewald and Ferdinand Christian Baur. Dillmann focused on Ethiopic manuscripts, producing catalogues of the British Museum and Bodleian Library. He became a professor at various universities, contributing significantly to Ethiopic studies, including editions of the Ethiopic Bible. His theological works, such as commentaries on

Country of Origin : India