From Henochian Judaism to Early Christianity: Why the Book of Enoch Matters
Prof. Gabriele Boccaccini, PhD
University of Michigan
6 November
Enoch, Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha at EHJ 2026
European Hebrew Journal International Scholarly Online Zoom Conference 2026
New Discoveries and New Directions in Biblical, Hebrew, and Theological Studies
Part of EHJ 2026 · 6–10 November 2026 · 60+ international speakers · 60 scholarly sessions · Live on Zoom · 12 months recording access
Beyond the Hebrew Bible canon, ancient Jewish communities preserved a rich literature including the Book of Enoch and other apocalyptic texts. EHJ 2026 examines these traditions, including their role in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, their preservation particularly in Ethiopian tradition, and what they reveal about Jewish beliefs in resurrection, divine judgment, and the structure of the cosmos. These texts represent diverse voices in ancient Judaism and remain vital for understanding the religious world that produced both Rabbinic Judaism and Christianity.
Presentations on Enoch, Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha
2 Enoch in the Slavia Orthodoxa: Jewish Apocalyptic Traditions and the World Behind the New Testament
Prof. Florentina Badalanova Geller, PhD
University College London
9 November
Why Was 1 Enoch Preserved Intact Only in Ethiopia?
Rev. Dr Bruk Ayele Asale
Addis Ababa University
7 November
Zechariah's Donkey and the Gospel Entry into Jerusalem
Prof. Mony Almalech, Ph.D., D.Sc.
New Bulgarian University
9 November
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