The Book of Enoch

"The Book of Enoch" is a pseudepigraphical work attributed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, who is mentioned in the Book of Genesis. It is an ancient Jewish religious work, traditionally ascribed to Enoch himself, though modern scholars estimate the sections were written in the period from the second century B.C.E. to the first century C.E. "The Book of Enoch" is particularly notable for its detailed account of the fallen angels, their heavenly secrets, and their ultimate judgement. It has greatly influenced Christian and Jewish mysticism, apocalyptic literature, and has contributed to the understanding of Jewish thought during the Second Temple Period. Although not included in the canonical Jewish or Christian biblical canon, the Book of Enoch has had a significant influence on later Jewish and Christian beliefs, particularly on the subject of angels and demons, and the messianic figure named "The Son of Man." It remains a vital document in the study of Jewish and Christian origins and the early development of biblical interpretation.