The Book of Enoch

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The Book of Enoch

The Book of Enoch

A Modern English Translation
of the Ethiopian Book of Enoch
found by M. Knibb in the S.O.A.S.
Library at the University of London.
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The Book of Enoch
1) THE BLESSING OF ENOCH
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The Book of Enoch
1.1 These are the words of the blessing of Enoch;
according to which he blessed the chosen and
righteous who must be present on the day of
distress, which is appointed, for the removal of
all the wicked and impious.

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The Book of Enoch
1.2 And Enoch began his story and said: There
was a righteous man whose eyes were opened by
the Lord, and he saw a Holy vision in the
Heavens, which the Angels showed to me. And I
heard everything from them, and I understood
what I saw: but not for this generation, but for a
distant generation that will come.
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The Book of Enoch
1.3 Concerning the Chosen I spoke; and I uttered
a parable concerning them: The Holy and Great
One will come out of his dwelling.
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The Book of Enoch
1.4 And the Eternal God will tread from there
upon Mount Sinai, and he will appear with his
Host, and will appear in the strength of his power
from Heaven.
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The Book of Enoch
1.5 And all will be afraid, and the Watchers will
shake, and fear and great trembling will seize
them, up to the ends of the earth.
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The Book of Enoch
1.6 And the high mountains will be shaken; and
the high hills will be laid low and will melt like
wax in a flame.
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The Book of Enoch
1.7 And the earth will sink, and everything that is
on the earth will be destroyed, and there will be
judgment upon all, and upon all the righteous.
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The Book of Enoch
1.8 But for the righteous: He will make peace,
and He will keep safe the Chosen, and mercy will
be upon them. They will all belong to God, and
will prosper and be blessed, and the light of God
will shine on them.
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