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I hope these changes will ultimately make your experience more enjoyable. Please let me know if you have any thoughts or suggestions, Your feedback would be greatly appreciated! Topics for Deeper Exploration Enoch: What We Know Today vs. What Was Known in Joseph Smith's Time Introduction The figure of Enoch—briefly mentioned in the Bible but dramatically expanded in Restoration scripture—has captured the imagination of both believers and scholars. But what did Joseph Smith and his contemporaries know about Enoch? And how does that compare to what we know today, thanks to the discovery of ancient texts and modern scholarship? This article explores the fascinating contrast between what was known in the early 1800s and what we know now, helping us appreciate the depth of the revelations given in the Book of Moses. What Was Known About Enoch in Joseph Smith's Time In the early 1800s, the only widely known information about Enoch came from: The Bible — Genesis 5:21–24 tells us that Enoch “walked with God” and was taken by God without seeing death. Hebrews 11:5 notes his translation, and Jude 1:14–15 quotes a short prophecy attributed to him. The Book of Enoch (1 Enoch) — Although known to early Christian writers and quoted in Jude, 1 Enoch had been lost to the Western world for centuries. It was preserved only in Ethiopia and first translated into English in 1821 by Richard Laurence. This rare academic publication would not have been accessible to the young Joseph Smith or the broader frontier religious community. In short, Joseph Smith's contemporaries knew almost nothing beyond the Bible's brief mentions of Enoch. Stories about Enoch leading a city, seeing grand visions, or prophesying of the last days were not part of the religious conversation in early 19th-century America. What We Know About Enoch Today Since Joseph Smith's time, discoveries in archaeology, ancient texts, and comparative mythologies have opened up a much richer view of Enoch: 1. Ancient Enochic Texts Rediscovered : 1 Enoch (Ethiopic Enoch) — Preserved in Ethiopia, containing visions of heaven, judgment, angels, and apocalyptic prophecies. Likely composed between the 3rd century BCE and 1st century CE. Early translations started in 1821 by Richard Laurence, but were sometimes crude or incomplete; modern translations (like those by R.H. Charles, 1912, or George W.E. Nickelsburg, James VanderKam) are considered highly reliable among scholars and draw on multiple manuscripts. These records are valued for helping us to better understand Second Temple Jewish thought, apocalyptic expectations, and they demonstrate an example of apocalyptic styles of Jewish literature, providing valuable comparisons to the Book of Revelation in addition to providing important context and background to other New Testament concepts. These writings are generally regarded as non-scriptural but historically and culturally significant. Dead Sea Scrolls (Aramaic Fragments of Enoch) — Found in the 1940s–50s, and dated to the time period of Christ, these records confirm 1 Enoch's ancient Jewish origin. 2 Enoch (Slavonic Enoch) — Describes Enoch's heavenly ascent. Survives only in Old Slavonic (Russian manuscripts), not Hebrew or Greek. Dating is uncertain — some scholars place it in the 1st century CE, others say it’s later, possibly medieval. Translations (especially from the 19th–20th century) are considered fairly reliable, but some material is fragmented or corrupted. Contains highly speculative material, including elaborate heavenly journeys, mystical cosmology, and angelic hierarchies. Debated over whether it reflects early Jewish traditions or later Christian-Slavic mystical reworking. 3 Enoch (Hebrew Enoch) — survives primarily in Hebrew, preserved in medieval manuscripts (likely dating from the 5th–6th century CE or later). It is strongly tied to Merkabah mysticism — a Jewish mystical tradition focused on visions of God’s throne-chariot and heavenly realms. Interestingly, some of the symbolic imagery in 3 Enoch (like chariots, angelic beings, and throne visions) aligns conceptually with other ancient traditions, including depictions found on ancient Minoan artifacts such as the Hagia Triada sarcophagus (~1450–1400 BCE), which shows a chariot drawn by winged lions — a striking parallel to Ezekiel’s vision of cherubim. Additionally, the Minoan throne rooms at Knossos feature similar motifs in ritual spaces that suggest deep symbolic resonances with Israelite tradition. Although scholars widely debate the extent of any direct influence on Israelite tabernacle or temple rituals. However, archaeological studies do show that Minoan-made goods (such as frescoes, pottery, and luxury items) reached both Egypt and Canaan through Mediterranean trade networks. Notable sites include: Tell el-Dab‘a (Avaris) in Egypt, where Minoan-style frescoes were found in a Hyksos palace. Many scholars suggest that Avaris may have been where the Israelites were concentrated ( The Expulsion of the Hyksos ) because this location was home to a broader Semitic community. Tel Kabri in northern Israel — which preserves Minoan-style wall paintings; Minoan Frescoes at Tel Kabri , Aegeans in Israel Hazor, Ashkelon, and other Levantine sites , where Aegean pottery and luxury goods circulated during the Late Bronze Ag