Enochic

Enochic refers to a body of Jewish literature and thought connected to the biblical figure Enoch from Genesis 5, composed mainly in the centuries leading up to the Common Era. These texts, such as 1 Enoch, 2 Enoch, and 3 Enoch, present Enoch as a recipient of hidden knowledge revealed through visions, heavenly journeys, and instruction by angels, using his mysterious disappearance in Genesis as the means to tell these stories. Enochic writings focus on topics such as the structure of the cosmos, the behavior and punishment of angels, the origins of evil, and future judgment. Although attributed to an ancient figure, these traditions reflect concerns and ideas of later historical periods rather than the distant past. The term “Enochic” groups together writings that share themes, language, and worldview centered on revelation and cosmic interpretation.