Das Buch Henoch by Andreas Gottlieb Hoffmann
"The Book of Enoch" by Andreas Gottlieb Hoffmann is a historical account, likely written in the early 19th century. This text serves as a comprehensive translation and commentary on the ancient Jewish text known as the Book of Enoch, which delves into themes of divine judgment, the nature of sinners and the righteous, and apocalyptic visions. It prominently features the character of Enoch, a biblical figure who, through visions, unveils the heavenly
realms and the fate awaiting humanity. The opening of "Das Buch Henoch" introduces readers to the significant themes and elements within this text. It begins with Enoch blessedly proclaiming his visions of the heavens, conveying messages from angels about impending judgments and the ultimate fate of the unrighteous. Enoch recounts his experiences while being transported to celestial locations where divine secrets are revealed, such as the nature of creation, the workings of the heavenly bodies, and the complexities of sin among humans, which particularly arises from the troubling interactions between angels and human beings. As Enoch becomes an important intermediary between the divine and humanity, he emphasizes the contrast between the destined peace for the righteous and the severe consequences awaiting the wicked. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Read or download for free
For an overview of the different reading options, see our Reading Guide
| Reading Options | Url | Size | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read now! | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4013.html.images | 254 kB | |||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4013.epub3.images | 135 kB | |||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4013.epub.images | 137 kB | |||
| Kindle | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4013.kf8.images | 232 kB | |||
| older Kindles | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4013.kindle.images | 222 kB | |||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4013.txt.utf-8 | 238 kB | |||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/4013/pg4013-h.zip | 132 kB | |||
| There may be more files related to this item. | |||||
About this eBook
| Translator | Hoffmann, Andreas Gottlieb, 1796-1864 |
|---|---|
| Title | Das Buch Henoch |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Apocryphal books (Old Testament) -- Commentaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4013 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 683 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |