Book of Enoch is not in the Bible. Why?
Politics? Yer kiddin’, right?
Jesus often quotes the Book of Enoch in his teachings. The Book of Enoch predates most other books in the Christian Bible. Enoch is venerated by Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and various modern movements. So, why is the Book of Enoch not included in the Bible?
Mostly the answer is, religious politics by Pharisees of Judah vs. the rest of the Israelites and the world. The one who controls the narrative controls the people.
The Book of Enoch contradicts the Bible by presenting a different view of creation, angels, and the afterlife, including claims of fallen angels having sex with humans and producing giants, which the Bible ignores.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the contradictions:
Creation and Angels
The Book of Enoch describes fallen angels having sexual relations with human women to produce a race of giants.
Afterlife
The Book of Enoch describes an actively conscious afterlife of Enoch and others prior to the resurrection, which contradicts biblical teachings on the nature of the afterlife.
Angelology and Demonology
The Book of Enoch emphasizes angelology and demonology, presenting a view of angels and demons that is not found in the Bible.
Contradictions with Biblical Figures
The Book of Enoch portrays Noah as having an unusual appearance as a newborn, while the Bible avoids mentioning Enoch’s appearance, but only his spiritual qualities.
Contradictions with Biblical Teachings
The Book of Enoch conflicts with the teachings of the Torah and is considered heretical by Rabbinic Judaism. It emphasizes the acts of angels instead of core monotheistic beliefs. Also, it used a Solar Calendar in contrast to the Jewish Lunar Calendar specified in the Torah.
Politics … The one who controls the narrative controls the people. And that is why the Bible was produced in the 4th Century. The Book of Enoch didn’t fit their narrative.