Aspects of the form, meaning and function of the Book of the Watchers
Since the Book of the watchers probably already existed in its present form since the mid-second century BCE it is worthwhile asking what the meaning and function of the book as a whole would be. In terms of form the book consists of three main sections, namely chapters 1-5,6-11 and 12-36. The visio...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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1983
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| In: |
Neotestamentica
Year: 1983, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 40-48 |
| Further subjects: | B
Theology
B Salvation B Methodology B Enoch B Christianity |
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| Summary: | Since the Book of the watchers probably already existed in its present form since the mid-second century BCE it is worthwhile asking what the meaning and function of the book as a whole would be. In terms of form the book consists of three main sections, namely chapters 1-5,6-11 and 12-36. The vision in the last section together with the myth of the watchers in chapters 6-11 functions as an explanation of and a foil to the vision in the first section which prophesies the future judgement of God. Whether the function of the book should be seen as a blessing or a reprimand depends to a great extent on the reader and his context. |
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| ISSN: | 2518-4628 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Neotestamentica
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.10520/AJA2548356_205 |