The Book of Enoch is an ancient Jewish apocalyptic text that is not included in the Hebrew Bible or the Christian Bible. However, it is considered to be canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
The Book of Enoch contains a number of passages that are relevant to Jesus Christ. For example, in 1 Enoch 46:1-8, we read about a Son of Man who is described as being “the righteous One” and “the Chosen One.” This Son of Man is said to be “pre-eminent before the Lord of spirits in uprightness forever.” He is also said to be “the light of the nations” and “the hope of those who are troubled of heart.”
In 1 Enoch 71:14, we read that the name of the Son of Man was “proclaimed before the Lord of spirits before the sun and the signs were created.” This suggests that the Son of Man is a pre-existent being who existed before the creation of the world.
These passages from the Book of Enoch are consistent with the biblical understanding of Jesus Christ. The Bible teaches that Jesus is the Son of God who was pre-existent and who came to earth to save the world. Jesus is also described as being righteous, chosen, and the light of the world.
Scriptural Evidence for Jesus in the Book of Enoch
In addition to the passages cited above, there are a number of other passages in the Book of Enoch that support the identification of the Son of Man with Jesus Christ. For example, in 1 Enoch 48:2, we read that the Son of Man will “judge all the living and the dead.” This is consistent with the biblical teaching that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead.
In 1 Enoch 51:3, we read that the Son of Man will “sit on the throne of his glory.” This is consistent with the biblical teaching that Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven.
In 1 Enoch 62:5, we read that the Son of Man will “be a sign for all the nations.” This is consistent with the biblical teaching that Jesus is a sign of contradiction to the world.
Conclusion
The Book of Enoch is a valuable source of information about Jesus Christ. The passages in the Book of Enoch that describe the Son of Man are consistent with the biblical understanding of Jesus. This suggests that the Son of Man in the Book of Enoch is referring to Jesus Christ.
