Should Christians read the Book of Enoch? What is pseudepigrapha, and why wasn't Enoch included in the Bible?

In this episode, Dr. E answers a listener's question about the Book of Enoch and explains how Christians should think about extra-biblical literature. He distinguishes the Book of Enoch from the Apocrypha, discusses other early writings like the Didache and the Shepherd of Hermas, and explains why the biblical canon remains the Christian's final authority.

While books like Enoch can offer historical or literary value, Dr. Easley encourages believers to spend far more time in Scripture than pursuing speculative theories or biblical mysteries. God's Word provides everything necessary for knowing Him and living a faithful life.

Whether you've heard conversations about the Nephilim, giants, or ancient manuscripts, this episode offers a balanced, biblical perspective rooted in the sufficiency of Scripture.

Chapters

00:00 – Should Christians Read the Book of Enoch?

01:22 – What Is Pseudepigrapha?

02:03 – Enoch vs. the Apocrypha

02:30 – Why People Are Fascinated by Enoch

03:17 – How the Biblical Canon Was Recognized

03:46 – Paul's Warning About False Letters

05:25 – The Didache & Shepherd of Hermas

06:56 – Historical Writings vs. Inspired Scripture

08:10 – Why Scripture Is Sufficient

09:14 – Submit Your Question

Key Topics Covered

* The Book of Enoch explained

* What is pseudepigrapha?

* Enoch vs. the Apocrypha

* Why Enoch is not in the Bible

* How the biblical canon was recognized

* Paul's authentication of his letters

* The Didache and Shepherd of Hermas

* Extra-biblical literature

* The Nephilim and biblical speculation

* The sufficiency of Scripture

If you've got a question for Dr. Easley, call or text us your question at 615-281-9694 or email at question@michaelincontext.com.