Enoch

T HE

BOOK OF ENOCH:
TRANSLATED FROM THE ETHIOPIC,
WITH

INTRODUCTION AND NOTES.
BY

REV. GEORGE H. SCHODDE, PH . D.
P R O F ES S O R I N C AP IT A L U N IV E R S IT Y , C O L U M B U S , O H I O .

ANDOVER:
WARREN F. DRAPER.
1882

E ntered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1882, by
WARREN F. DRAPER,
in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.

To myhonored Teacher,
PROF. FRANZ DELITZSCH, D.D.,
Leipzig, Germany,

and to my kind Friend,
PROF. EZRA ABBOT, D.D.,
Cambridge, Mass.

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CONTENTS
PREFACE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
SPECIAL INTRODUCTION

THE BOOK OF ENOCH
SECTION I
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION IV
SECTION V
SECTION VI
SECTIONVII
SECTION VIII
SECTION IX
SECTION X
SECTION XI
SECTION XII
SECTION XIII
SECTION XIV
SECTION XV
SECTION XVI
SECTION XVII
SECTION XVIII
SECTION XIX
SECTION XX

P REFACE.
Scarcely any department of theological science has, in the last few decades, received such marked
attention and cultivation as that branch for which the Germans have adopted the felicitous appe llationNeutestamentliche Zeitgeschichte,—the study of the age of Christ in its political, social, and religious aspects.
Observant readers will not have failed to detect that the tendency of modern evangelical theology is to
transfer the centre of interest from the work of Christ to the person of Christ. Hand in hand, and in close
connection with this general tendency, certain auxiliary branches have assumedan importance hitherto not
attributed to them. When the person of Christ forms the cynosure of all eyes, his surroundings proportionally
grow in interest and importance; and hence it is not surprising that so much acumen and learning have been
employed in the truly fascinating study of the Palestine of Christ’s day in all its relations. The central sun casts
its rays of resplendent light onever-day objects, and these become prominent in proportion as they reflect
this light.
In more than one respect the Book of Enoch is an important factor in these investigations. Being one
of the oldest specimens of apocalyptic literature; reflecting in its different parts the convictions, feelings, and
longings of the people of God at different stages of their development; written in imitation ofthe spirit of the
prophets, with religious purposes and spiritual objects; it can safely be said to be an invaluable aid to the
understanding of the religious and moral atmosphere in which the Saviour lived. It does not belong merely
to the curiosities of literature, but is a book of positive worth, and the source of much information to the
patient investigator.
This will suffice as anapology for a new translation of Enoch. In the translation the object has been to
render as literally as possible, even if thereby the English should become a little harsh. Of course the notes
do not pretend to unravel all the mysteries in this most mysterious of books; but it is hoped they will be of
some assistance in understanding these intricacies. Naturally, these and the Introduction are, inpart, a
compilation; but the thoughts of others have been used with judgment and discrimination, and the sources
are indicated. In all questions the writer has been independent, as will be seen by the fact that he has
frequently departed from beaten paths.
Much remains yet to be done before this book will be entirely understood. Both its connection in
sentiment and expression with the OldTestament, as well as its influence on Talmudic and Rabbinical lore,
especially the latter, must, to a great extent, be the work of future investigations. But even with the limited
means at hand this book, which an inspired writer thought worthy of citation, will not be read by the
Christian theologian and minister without deep interest.
In conclusion the translator desires to express his thanks...