BLUF: The Book of Enoch, one of the most intriguing texts from ancient Egypt, provides fascinating insights into their beliefs, knowledge, and practices, and was discovered in the 1940s by Bedouin shepherds near the Dead Sea.
The ancient civilizations, particularly those of Egypt, have left a profound and enduring impact on our understanding of history, culture, and the human experience. Among the most fascinating aspects of these civilizations are their texts and manuscripts, which offer a glimpse into their beliefs, knowledge, and practices.
One of the most intriguing texts from ancient Egypt is the Book of Enoch. This ancient Hebrew apocalyptic text, traditionally ascribed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, contains astonishing revelations about the origins of evil, the mysterious Fallen Angels, the mighty Nephilim, the cataclysmic flood, the prophesied Messiah, and the imminent end times.
The discovery of the Book of Enoch, alongside other significant texts, was made in the latter part of the 1940s by Bedouin shepherds near the Dead Sea. This discovery included a collection of leather scrolls and papyrus, dating back over 2,000 years, which were later identified as the Dead Sea Scrolls.Source…