Archaic and uncommon words from the Book of Enoch and related ancient texts, defined in modern English.
head-of-days
The eternal figure on the heavenly throne (1 Enoch 46, 71).
hedad
False dream interpreter in Sodom (Jasher 18).
jubilee
A 49-year cycle of release and restoration; the structuring principle of the Book of Jubilees.
lord-of-spirits
Primary title for God in 1 Enoch, especially the Parables.
mastema
The chief evil spirit/accuser in Jubilees who receives limited authority to tempt.
nimrod
Mighty hunter-king in Jasher; builder of Babel and opponent of Abraham.
rikayon
Cunning Egyptian who rose to power through a burial tax scheme (Jasher 14).
son-of-man
The pre-existent messianic judge in the Parables of Enoch (chs 37-71).
watchers
The holy angels who descended to earth and corrupted humanity (1 Enoch 6-16).
zelicah
Potiphar's wife who attempted to seduce Joseph (Jasher 44).