A slow reading of the Book of Enoch.
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This section introduces the prophetic and apocalyptic nature of the text, highlighting Enoch's role as a visionary and a messenger of divine revelations intended for future generations.
In this passage, Enoch blesses the elect and righteous who will endure the tribulations of the end times, during which the wicked and godless will be removed. Enoch, described as a righteous man whose eyes were opened by God, recounts his visions of the Holy One in the heavens, shown to him by angels. He emphasizes that the understanding he received was not meant for his contemporary generation but for a distant, future generation. This prophetic perspective sets the tone for the rest of the book, which deals with themes of divine judgment, the fate of the righteous and the wicked, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
The text highlights Enoch's special status as one chosen by God to receive and convey these profound revelations. It also reflects the broader apocalyptic tradition within Second Temple Judaism, which anticipated divine intervention and the establishment of justice at the end of times. The idea that these revelations are meant for a future generation underscores the eschatological focus of the Book of Enoch, aligning with other apocalyptic literature that seeks to provide hope and guidance for the faithful amidst anticipated tribulations.
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