The Book of Enoch (1 Enoch, Charles translation) · 56 of 141 · tr. R.H. Charles
Chapter XXXVII
p. 56 The Parables XXXVII-LXXI CHAPTER XXXVII. 1. The second vision which he saw, the vision of wisdom--which Enoch the son of Jared, the son of Mahalalel, the son of Cainan, the son of Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, saw. 2. And this is the beginning of the words of wisdom which I lifted up my voice to speak and say to those which dwell on earth: Hear, ye men of old time, and see, ye that come after, the words of the Holy One which I will speak before the Lord of Spirits. 3. It were better to declare (them only) to the men of old time, but even from those that come after we will not withhold the beginning of wisdom. 4. Till the present day such wisdom has never been given by the Lord of Spirits as I have received according to my insight, according to the good pleasure of the Lord of Spirits by whom the lot of eternal life has been given to me. 5. Now three parables were imparted to me, and I lifted up my voice and recounted them to those that dwell on the earth.
Themes
◆Gnosis Direct Knowledgesoteriology
Salvation through direct experiential knowledge of the divine nature, not through faith, ritual, or moral works alone.
Enoch describes receiving wisdom 'according to my insight' and the 'good pleasure of the Lord,' linking direct divine knowledge to the gift of eternal life.
All passages →◆Hidden Sayingssoteriology
Esoteric teachings reserved for those ready to receive them; outer meaning conceals an inner liberating truth.
The passage explicitly introduces 'three parables' and the 'beginning of wisdom' imparted to Enoch, indicating esoteric teachings reserved for a specific recipient.
All passages →Related passages · 3 parallels
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“CHAPTER VII Concerning “Wisdom,” “Mind,” “Reason,” “Truth,” “Faith.” 1.
Now, if it like thee, let us consider the Good and Eternal Life as Wise and as Very Wisdom, or rather as the Fount of all wisdom and as Transcending all wisdom and und…”
Both passages discuss the concept of divine wisdom and the limitations of human understanding in comprehending it. They emphasize the transcendent nature of divine wisdom and its origin from a higher, ineffable source.
◆christian_mysticism|The Life and Doctrines of Jacob Boehme|Chapter 1 (part 12)
“56 Neither is such a state attained without a hard fight against the powers of darkness.
"If any one desires to follow me, let him not be intoxicated by terrestrial thoughts and desires, but girded with the sword of the Spirit, because he…”
Both passages discuss the transmission of divine wisdom and the struggle to attain spiritual knowledge. They emphasize the importance of divine insight and the transformative power of spiritual experiences, though they come from different mystical traditions.
◆christian_mysticism|The Life and Doctrines of Jacob Boehme|Chapter 10 (part 12)
“For the third time, and at the end of the world, God will move in the name (quality) of the Holy Spirit, when the world will return into the Ether ( Akasa ), and then its dead will be resurrected." ( Threefold Life , vii.
22.) This may per…”
Both passages discuss divine revelation and the transmission of wisdom from a higher power to humanity. They also touch on the concept of eternal life and the role of a divine figure in the process of spiritual enlightenment.