Experience the mysterious book quoted in the Bible, now in clear, modern English that anyone can understand. Discover the ancient visionary's journey through heaven and earth.
The Book of Enoch is an ancient Jewish religious text, traditionally ascribed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. It is not part of the biblical canon used by Jews or most Christian denominations, but is quoted in the New Testament and was discovered in the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Our modern translation removes archaic language and complex theological jargon while preserving the full meaning and impact of this influential text.
Our translation is based on public domain English translations of the ancient texts. Below, you can download these original source materials that form the foundation of our modern adaptation.
R.H. Charles, 1912
The Ethiopian Book of Enoch, translated by R.H. Charles and published by Oxford's Clarendon Press in 1912. This is the most well-known portion of Enoch, describing the fallen angels, Enoch's journeys through the cosmos, and apocalyptic visions.
Download PDFRutherford H. Platt, Jr., 1926
Also known as the Slavonic Book of Enoch, this text was translated by Rutherford H. Platt, Jr. and published in The Forgotten Books of Eden (1926). It expands on Enoch's heavenly journeys and includes additional cosmological material.
Download PDFHugo Odeberg, 1928
The Hebrew Book of Enoch, translated by Hugo Odeberg and published by Cambridge University Press in 1928. This later text focuses on Enoch's transformation into the angel Metatron and contains mystical Jewish teachings.
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