The (specifically 1 Enoch ) is an ancient Jewish religious work traditionally attributed to the biblical patriarch Enoch. While largely excluded from the standard biblical canon, it remains a cornerstone of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church and is a vital text for understanding the "mental furniture" of the New Testament era. 1. Overview of the Five Major Sections
A treatise on celestial mechanics and a 364-day solar calendar, revealed to Enoch by the angel Uriel.
Most scholars believe 1 Enoch is a compilation of five originally independent works written between 300 BCE and 100 CE:
This title, used frequently by Jesus, finds one of its most developed pre-Christian descriptions in the Book of Parables . 3. Canonical Status: Why was it excluded?