Many people today are fascinated by the Book of Enoch—an ancient text filled with mysterious stories about fallen angels, visions of heaven, and the fate of the wicked. Some even ask: “If Jude quoted from Enoch, why isn’t it part of the Bible?” Others go further, suggesting it was unfairly removed or hidden. But when we look closely—biblically, historically, and theologically—we find strong reasons why this book was not included in the inspired canon of Scripture.
📚 Quoted Doesn’t Mean Inspired
The fact that Jude 1:14–15 refers to a prophecy from Enoch doesn’t mean the entire book is inspired. Paul also quoted Greek poets in Acts 17:28—yet no one argues that Greek mythology belongs in the Bible. Jude simply used a familiar text to make a point, not to endorse all its content.
🧩 Contradictions and Strange Doctrines
The Book of Enoch teaches ideas that clash with biblical doctrine, including:
Angels having children with women (1 Enoch 6–7), leading to giants—this goes beyond Genesis 6, adding strange mythological layers.
Multiple heavens and bizarre cosmology, unlike the simple heaven-earth dichotomy of the Bible.
An almost obsessive angelology, listing names and ranks of angels not found elsewhere in Scripture.
A picture of salvation through knowledge and heavenly secrets, which sounds more Gnostic than Christian.
These ideas not only go beyond Scripture—they often contradict it.
🏛️ Historical Rejection by Jewish and Christian Authorities
The Jewish rabbis never accepted 1 Enoch into the Hebrew Bible. Even the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which includes it, stands alone among major churches.
Early Church Fathers like Athanasius, Jerome, and Augustine did not treat it as Scripture.
It was never part of the canon recognized at any of the major councils (like Nicaea or Carthage).
⚠️ The Danger of Elevating Mysticism Over Truth
The Book of Enoch reflects a kind of spiritual curiosity—a hunger for deeper mystery and secret knowledge. But Scripture warns us against this:
“Do not go beyond what is written.” – 1 Corinthians 4:6
“Even if we or an angel from heaven preach a gospel contrary to what we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse.” – Galatians 1:8
🧠 Why People Still Cling to It Today
Many today are drawn to Enoch because:
It feels esoteric and secret.
It gives alternative narratives outside of mainstream Christianity.
Some believe it connects Africa or ancient civilizations to lost wisdom.
But Scripture calls us not to hidden mysteries, but to truth in the light. The gospel is not locked in obscure books—it is clearly revealed in Jesus Christ and the inspired books of the Bible.
✨ Final Thought
The Book of Enoch is fascinating, but not foundational. It may have historical or cultural value, but it lacks the divine fingerprint of the 66 books we call the Bible. Let’s be careful not to trade the solid food of Scripture for the cotton candy of speculation.