The Book Of Enoch by Unknown Jewish scribes, who wrote various sections between 300 BCE and 100 BCE
To me, The Book of Enoch represents personal and direct connection between God and the human individual through God’s vindicated prophet for each age. What stands out to me is that the book does not place religious institutions at the center of divine truth. Instead, it presents a God who reveals mysteries, warnings, and guidance directly to chosen messengers and individuals willing to hear.
That is what makes Enoch feel so powerful to me. It challenges the idea that access to God must always pass through organized systems, priesthoods, or centralized authority. The book paints a picture of a Creator who is not confined by institutions, but who reaches humanity through angels, and revelation according to each age.
I see this pattern throughout history. God dealt with Enoch before the flood. God dealt with Noah to preserve life and warn the world. God revealed Himself to Moses in the wilderness and gave him the commission directly. Joshua was guided to lead people into their inheritance. Elijah stood almost alone against corrupt religious and political systems. Joseph predestinated divine wisdom and visions that's preserving nations during famine. In every age, God worked through a vindicated individual messenger before institutions later formed around the message.
I believe this is one reason why Enoch became controversial. It empowers the individual seeker. It suggests that truth is not owned by churches, empires, or religious hierarchies, but revealed by God through His vindicated Word. To me, the book stands as a testimony of spiritual freedom, individual responsibility, and sovereignty under God rather than dependence on institutional control.
Did you read just 1 Enoch or also the other 2? Which publisher and translator?
The NT teaches that we have direct access to God by Jesus. It also teaches the layout of the church.
I understand that institutions can become corrupt but that doesn’t invalidate the authority of true biblical churches. At the end of the day Christ is the head of the church and pastors overseeing his churches should strive to run them like it’s explain in scriptures.
If individuals claim to be in contact with God and received revelation or messages MUST be tested by scripture. To avoid false prophets and cults
I’ve mainly focused on 1 Enoch, though I’ve also looked into parts of 2 Enoch and 3 Enoch for comparison. My interest wasn’t really about defending every detail in them as scripture, but more about the themes they carry — especially the idea of God dealing directly with individuals through His chosen messengers in different ages. I’ve read different translations online over time, so I wouldn’t say I’m attached to one specific publisher or translator.
And yeah, I actually agree with part of what you’re saying. The NT definitely teaches direct access to God through Christ, and I’m not denying that churches can have a rightful role. My point is more that history shows institutions can drift from the original revelation over time. Even in the Bible itself, most prophets were rejected by the religious systems of their day before later generations accepted them. Enoch, Noah, Moses, Elijah, even Jesus Himself challenged established authority structures when they became disconnected from truth.
I also agree that every claimed revelation should be tested. That’s important. False prophets and cults are real dangers. But at the same time, scripture also shows that God has never stopped dealing with individuals personally. Almost every major move in scripture started with one person hearing from God before a system formed around it later.
So for me, the value of Enoch is less about replacing scripture or the church, and more about reminding people that God is bigger than institutions, and that personal responsibility before God matters too.
Thanks for the response, it’s insightful to what you believe. What’s your take on the giants?