The Book of Enoch

The Book of Enoch is an ancient Jewish religious text that is widely believed to have been written between the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE. The book is attributed to the biblical figure Enoch who is described in the book of Genesis as having been taken up to heaven by God. The text is considered one of the most important non-canonical books of the Old Testament and is particularly significant for its elaborate descriptions of celestial realms angelic beings and the end of the world. It is also notable for its use of apocalyptic and prophetic imagery which has had a lasting impact on Jewish and Christian eschatological beliefs.