| The Third Book of Enoch: Also Called 3 Enoch and the Hebrew Book of Enoch Contributor(s): Lumpkin, Joseph B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1933580828 ISBN-13: 9781933580821 Publisher: Fifth Estate OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - Poetry & Wisdom Literature - Religion | Biblical Studies - History & Culture - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 6" W x 9" (0.50 lbs) 162 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 3 Enoch, also called "The Third Book of Enoch," "The Hebrew Book of Enoch," and "The Book of the Palaces," purports to have been written in the second century A.D. by a Rabbi, who became a 'high priest' after he had visions of an ascension to Heaven, 90 AD - 135 A.D. The book is part of the Merkabah tradition, which are writings with the theme of ascension into heaven. The name is derived from a Hebrew word meaning " chariot," referring to Ezekiel's vision beginning in Ezekiel 1:4. 3 Enoch is also part of the Temple or Hekalot body of literature. The name Sefer Hekhalot means, "Palaces" or "Temples." 3 Enoch is one of the supreme sources of Jewish mystical knowledge. The Hebrew Book of Enoch (3 Enoch) has been translated using Hebrew source materials and contains "in-text" commentary. This volume contains copious notes designed to guide the reader through the difficulties of language, theology, and mystical references. It is a necessary resource for those engaged in the study of religion, religious history, or mysticism. |