As per the Book of Genesis, Enoch was born to Jared. He was the father of Methuselah and great- grandfather of Noah. Enoch walked with God for over three hundred years and as in the case of Elijah, Jesus and Imam Mohammad Al Mahdi, he did not see death. He was taken away into hiding.
Prophet Enoch was in the seventh generation from Adam. This Book of Enoch was regarded as authentic scripture by the early Christians. This book which was taken out of the canons was revived by James Bruce in 1773 in Ethiopia. The first English translation was published by Richard Laurence in 1821. It was proved at Qumran that this book was in existence before the advent of Christ. It is fascinating to note that many crucial concepts that were used by Jesus himself are directly linked to the ideas and terms found in the Book of Enoch. It can be concluded that Jesus was well aware of this Book and he studied it well enough to adopt specific descriptions of the Kingdom to come and the theme of final judgment that would descend upon the wicked of this world. The Old Testament uses the term wicked to describe Watchers clearly explained here.
Here is an explanation on my part concerning prophecy of the ten weeks mentioned in this book, as in summary:-
First Week – involves justice and righteousness (Chapter 93 Verse 3). Period covered here is approximately 16,000 B.C. – perhaps ice age. This was the time of Prophet Enoch.
Second Week – involves severe injustice (Chapter 93 Verse 4) and the period covered here is between 16,000 B.C. – 10,000 B.C. This was the time of Prophet Noah and brings about the First End of the world as a result of the Great Flood.
Third Week – involves the planting of righteousness (Chapter 93 Verse 5) and the period covered here is between 10,000 B.C. – 2,000 B.C. This was the time of Prophet Abraham.
Fourth Week – involves the laws given through the ten commandments for all generations (Chapter 93 Verse 6) and the period covered here is between 2,000 B.C. – 1,400 B.C. This was the time of Prophet Moses and the Great Exodus.
Fifth Week – involves the House of Glory (Chapter 93 Verse 7) and the period covered here is between 1,400 B.C. – 900 B.C. This was the time of Prophet Solomon.
Sixth Week – involves the ascension and resurrection of Jesus (Chapter 93 Verse 8) and the period covered here is between 900 B.C. – 100 A.D. This was the time of Prophet John the Baptist and Prophet Jesus.
Seventh Week – involves the apostate generations (Chapter 93 Verses 9 to 11) and the period covered here is between 100 A.D. – Present Day. This is the time of Imam Mahdi during his occultation culminating with the Day of Judgment and Trial by Fire.
Eighth Week – involves the future righteousness of the new kingdom (Chapter 91 Verses 12 to 13). This is the time of the reappearance of Jesus and Imam Mahdi.
Ninth Week – involves a time in future where righteous judgment is revealed (Chapter 91 Verse 14).
Tenth Week – involves a time in the future where the righteous shine forever with their glory reinforced (Chapter 91 Verses 15 to 16).
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