The Book Of Enoch < EASY >

Explicitly quotes 1 Enoch 1:9 as a prophecy.

Contains the "Animal Apocalypse," where the history of Israel is represented symbolically through different animals. The Book of Enoch

References themes of fallen angels being cast into "gloomy dungeons". Explicitly quotes 1 Enoch 1:9 as a prophecy

Its depiction of the origin of sin (angelic rebellion vs. human choice) conflicted with emerging orthodox doctrines. The Book of Enoch

The book was highly influential among early Christians and is directly quoted in the New Testament:

Despite its popularity, it was eventually deemed (written in another person's name) and non-canonical by mainstream Judaism and the Roman Church. Key reasons include:

A treatise on celestial mechanics and a 364-day solar calendar, revealed to Enoch by the angel Uriel.