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Who is Gadreel in the Bible?

Who is Gadreel in the Bible?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Who is Gadreel in the Bible? The name “Gadreel” is not found in the Bible. It comes from another highly influential ancient text called the Book of Enoch. In that book, Gadreel is listed as one of the mighty angelic beings call...
The Best Order to Read the Bible for the First Time?

The Best Order to Read the Bible for the First Time?

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
The Bible is not a single book. It’s a collection of books by many different authors across thousands of years. Where to begin reading, therefore, depends on your goals. If you’re a new reader of the Bible, I would suggest a re...
Samyaza and the fall of the angels

Samyaza and the fall of the angels

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
Samyaza (also spelled Shemyaza or Semjaza) was the leader of a group of angelic beings described in the Book of Enoch, an ancient Jewish text that influenced early Christians. The text tells the story of a group of beings calle...
Why stay away from the Book of Enoch

Why stay away from the Book of Enoch

Dr. Zachary Porcu
by Dr. Zachary PorcuCatholic University of America
If you’ve heard of the Book of Enoch, you probably know it’s very weird. It’s an ancient document that claims to be written by the great-grandfather of Noah, a mysterious man who is mentioned in the Bible as being “taken away” ...

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