The Book of Enoch, The Prophet is a religious text edited and translated by Richard Laurence. It is a collection of writings attributed to Enoch, a biblical figure who was said to have been taken up to heaven and shown visions of the future. The book contains apocalyptic and prophetic visions, as well as moral teachings and descriptions of angels and demons. It is considered an important text in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and has also been studied by scholars of early Judaism and Christianity. Laurence's translation, first published in the mid-19th century, includes extensive notes and commentary.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1838 Edition. An Apocryphal Production, Supposed For Ages To Have Been Lost, But Discovered At The Close Of The Last Century In Abyssinia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.