Why Wasn't the Book of Enoch Included in the Bible?

A mysterious book that raises more questions than answers

Okay—let’s just say it. The Book of Enoch is wild. Angels falling in love with humans, giants roaming the earth, heavenly visions, judgment scenes... It's like reading a biblical version of a Marvel movie with serious spiritual depth.

So naturally, you might be asking (like I did when I stumbled on it during a late-night scroll): “Wait, why the heck isn’t this in the Bible?”

Funny enough, I had this exact convo with my friend Jake (he's into theology way more than me), and he said: “Honestly, it's because it was too weird—and too powerful.” That stuck with me. But let’s break it down properly.

What is the Book of Enoch, anyway?

A quick rundown for the curious

The Book of Enoch is an ancient Jewish text, traditionally attributed to Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah. It was super popular between 300 BCE and 100 CE and is even quoted in the New Testament—yeah, Jude 1:14–15 literally references it.

It includes:

• Stories about the Watchers (fallen angels)

• Visions of heaven and hell

• Cosmic secrets

• Prophecies of final judgment

Basically, it goes way beyond what the standard Bible texts dive into.

Why wasn’t it included in the Bible?

It wasn't “canon” according to early church leaders

Here’s where it gets sticky. Early church councils (like the Council of Laodicea in the 4th century) made some serious decisions on what should go into the official Bible. And Enoch just... didn’t make the cut.

Why?

• It wasn’t written in Hebrew originally (only found in full in Ge'ez, an Ethiopian language)

• It wasn’t universally accepted by Jewish or early Christian communities

• It contained theologically risky stuff—like angels having children with women (Nephilim), which sounded too mythical to some leaders

And yeah, some scholars thought it leaned a bit too much into fantasy territory.

It threatened the "clean" theological narrative

This part really gets me. The Book of Enoch gives a whole backstory to evil—blaming fallen angels, not just human sin. That challenges the clean, Genesis-based view that humans alone messed everything up in Eden.

Some theologians just didn’t like that shift in blame.

Honestly, I used to think it was just left out by mistake. But the more I dig, the more I realize… it was probably too bold for the canon.

But some traditions do accept it

Ethiopia kept it—and still reads it today

Here’s something most people don’t know: the Ethiopian Orthodox Church includes the Book of Enoch in its official Bible. Yep. To them, it's just as sacred as Psalms or Matthew.

That actually makes Ethiopia’s Bible one of the largest biblical canons in the world. Respect.

Jake said something I liked: “Sometimes the books that scare institutions the most are the ones closest to truth.” Not sure I fully agree—but I felt that.

So… is it reliable? Or just ancient fan fiction?

Depends who you ask

Some scholars think it’s deeply symbolic, a brilliant spiritual text full of insight. Others call it apocalyptic literature—kinda like Revelation, but more unfiltered.

Personally? I see it like a window. A peek into what early Jewish thinkers were grappling with: evil, justice, divine mystery. Stuff we still wrestle with today.

I used to dismiss these "non-canonical" books, but now? I honestly think they deserve a seat at the table, at least for the questions they force us to ask.

Final thoughts: banned, forgotten, or just misunderstood?

So why wasn't the Book of Enoch included in the Bible?

Simple version: It was too different, too controversial, and didn't align with the emerging theological norms of the early church.
Complex version: It dared to ask questions that maybe… were a little too honest.

Whatever the reason, the Book of Enoch still speaks today—loud, weird, and powerful. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.

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