Noachic & Flood Traditions
Ancient Jewish & Christian Retellings That Expand Genesis' Flood and the Watcher Myth
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Beschreibung
What if the Genesis flood saga was only a fragment of a grander cosmic battle-where rebellious angels, giant offspring, and divine wrath shaped human destiny?
In this modern presentation, probe the expanded flood narratives found in 1 Enoch's Book of the Watchers, Jubilees, 2 Enoch, and the Book of Giants. See how Qumran's Genesis Apocryphon adds depth, painting a world under siege by heavenly watchers whose fateful sin triggers global cataclysm.
Included Texts:
- 1 Enoch & Book of Giants - Angelic descent, forbidden knowledge, and giant hybrid beings.
- 2 Enoch & 3 Enoch - Enoch's further visions of heavenly realms and cosmic order.
- Jubilees & Genesis Apocryphon - Detailed genealogies, moral codes, and retold flood accounts.
- Testament of Amram - Glimpses of watchers and their realm.
What You'll Discover Inside:
- A Deeper Flood Narrative - Spiritual forces, advanced learning, and the moral impetus behind the deluge.
- Giant Offspring & Cosmic Judgment - Explore the link between angelic rebellion and global catastrophe.
- Revered & Controversial - Why these stories fascinated early Jews and Christians but remained outside mainstream canon.
- Foundations for Later Myth & Doctrine - Trace how watchers influenced demonology, eschatology, and even modern "ancient aliens" debates.
Dive into the cosmic drama behind Noah's ark. Witness the watchers' downfall, the giants' demise, and a flood that cleanses creation's corruption.
Produktdetails
| ISBN | 9781804217771 |
| Verlag | The Library of Alexandria |
| Erscheinungsdatum | 26.06.2025 |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Mitwirkende | Tim Zengerink (Übersetzer/in) |