Prophets, Seers & Those Who Walked With God

Enoch's Roles

Witness: Observed the fall of the Watchers and birth of the Nephilim

Intercessor: Petitioned God on behalf of the Watchers (petition denied)

Prophet: Received visions of judgment, the Flood, and end times

Traveler: Journeyed through all seven heavens and to the ends of the earth

Scribe: Recorded 366 books of wisdom dictated by angels

Teacher: Instructed his sons and future generations

Enoch's Journeys

First Journey: Through the earth to witness prisons of the Watchers, storehouses of natural phenomena, and Paradise/Gehenna

Second Journey: Through the seven heavens to learn cosmological secrets and stand before God's throne

Third Journey (3 Enoch): Final transformation into Metatron, becoming an angelic being and vice-regent of heaven

Transformation into Metatron

According to 3 Enoch, God transformed Enoch into the angel Metatron - the "Lesser YHVH." His flesh became flame, his sinews fire, his bones embers. He grew to cosmic size with 72 wings and 365,000 eyes. A throne was set for him at heaven's door, and he received a crown inscribed with divine names.

As Metatron, he serves as heaven's chancellor, recording all deeds in celestial books, commanding 1,000 ministering angels, and standing second only to God himself.

Enoch's Teachings

Calendar: The proper solar calendar of 364 days divided into four seasons

Astronomy: Movements of sun, moon, stars, and their divine order

Angelology: Names, ranks, and functions of angels and demons

Judgment: Coming flood, future resurrection, final judgment

Righteousness: Moral law, proper worship, rejection of violence

Cosmology: Structure of heavens, earth, and underworld

Enoch in Different Traditions

Judaism: Model of righteousness, mystical ascent, and transformation

Christianity: Type of rapture/assumption, quoted in Epistle of Jude

Islam: Idris the prophet, raised to high station, taught by God

Freemasonry: Secret knowledge passed through initiatic tradition

Esotericism: First alchemist, master of hermetic sciences

Enoch's Legacy

More than any other biblical figure, Enoch inspired a vast literature of mysticism, apocalyptic visions, and esoteric knowledge. The Books of Enoch (1, 2, 3) became foundational to Jewish mysticism, early Christian angelology, and Western esotericism. His transformation into Metatron became a central concept in Kabbalah.

His example proved that a human could ascend to heaven while alive, witness divine mysteries, and even become angelic - possibilities that inspired mystics for millennia.

Elijah's Mighty Deeds

Drought: Called down three years of drought upon Israel to punish idolatry

Fire from Heaven: Called down divine fire to consume sacrifice and altar, proving YHWH's supremacy over Baal

Resurrection: Raised the widow's son from death

Whirlwind: Taken up to heaven in chariot of fire without dying

Elijah's Return

Prophecy promises Elijah will return before "the great and terrible day of the Lord." Jewish tradition sets a place for him at every Passover seder. He appears at brit milah (circumcision) ceremonies. Many claimed to see him in visions.

Christians identified John the Baptist as coming "in the spirit and power of Elijah." Elijah appeared with Moses at the Transfiguration of Christ.

Elijah in Apocrypha

The Apocalypse of Elijah (1st-4th century CE) describes visions of heaven, hell, judgment, and the Antichrist. Shows Elijah as prophet of end times who will return to battle the Antichrist and be martyred before the final judgment.

Comparison with Enoch

Both Enoch and Elijah were assumed to heaven without dying. Enoch represents the righteous before the Flood; Elijah the faithful prophet. Together they demonstrate that exceptional righteousness can transcend mortality. Some traditions identify them as the "two witnesses" of Revelation who will return in the end times.

Noah - The Righteous Survivor

Role: Preacher of righteousness in corrupt age, survivor of the Flood

Found favor with God in a generation wholly corrupted by the Watchers and Nephilim. Built the ark and preserved humanity and animals through the deluge. Received covenant of the rainbow. Apocryphal texts (Jubilees, Genesis Apocryphon) expand his story, describing his miraculous birth and wisdom.

The Genesis Apocryphon (Dead Sea Scrolls) describes his birth: "His body was white as snow and red as a rose, his hair white as wool and eyes beautiful." His father Lamech feared he was offspring of the Watchers, but Enoch confirmed he was fully human.

Abraham - Friend of God

Role: Patriarch, covenant-bearer, mystic visionary

The Apocalypse of Abraham (1st-2nd century CE) describes Abraham's mystical ascent to heaven guided by the angel Yahoel. He witnesses God's throne, sees creation, and receives visions of future history including Jerusalem's destruction. Taught to offer sacrifice and shown mysteries of heaven and earth.

Other apocryphal texts describe Abraham rejecting his father's idols through reasoning, arguing with Nimrod, and being thrown into a furnace from which God rescued him. Shows Abraham as proto-philosopher who reasoned his way to monotheism.

Moses - Lawgiver & Mystic

Role: Prophet, lawgiver, intercessor

While Moses is canonical, apocryphal texts expanded his story. The Testament of Moses describes his final words and visions. Traditions describe his ascent of Sinai as a mystical journey through heavens, his 40 days there as study with angels, and receiving not just the written Torah but oral traditions and mystical secrets.

Some traditions say Moses wrote secret books of magic (later attributed to him). The Sword of Moses is a magical text of divine names attributed to him. His face shone with divine radiance after encountering God.

Solomon - Wisest King

Role: King, sage, master of demons

The Testament of Solomon transforms Solomon from wise king to master magician. Received a magic ring from Michael giving power over all demons. Interrogated each demon about its nature and the angel who could bind it. Used demonic labor to build the Temple.

The Wisdom of Solomon (deuterocanonical) contains his philosophical teachings on wisdom, righteousness, and the immortal soul. Odes of Solomon are mystical poems attributed to him. He became the legendary founder of Jewish magic and exorcism.

Ezra - The Scribe

Role: Scribe, visionary, restorer of Torah

4 Ezra (2 Esdras, 1st century CE) describes Ezra's apocalyptic visions after Jerusalem's destruction. Questions God's justice, receives visions of the Messiah, the resurrection, and judgment. Shown the vision of the eagle (Rome) and the man from the sea (Messiah).

Tradition says Ezra restored the Torah after the exile, dictating from memory or divine inspiration. He received visions of 70 esoteric books meant only for the wise, alongside the 24 public books of Hebrew scripture.

Baruch - The Faithful Scribe

Role: Scribe of Jeremiah, visionary

2 Baruch (Syriac Apocalypse of Baruch, 1st-2nd century CE) shows Baruch receiving consolation after Jerusalem's fall. God explains theodicy, promises restoration, reveals apocalyptic secrets. Describes the Messianic age, resurrection, and judgment. Parallels 4 Ezra in themes and structure.

3 Baruch describes his journey through five heavens, seeing storehouses of souls, the phoenix, and mysteries of creation. 4 Baruch tells of Jeremiah's hiding of Temple vessels.

Isaiah - The Martyred Prophet

Role: Prophet, martyr, visionary

The Ascension of Isaiah (2nd century CE, with earlier Jewish sections) describes Isaiah's martyrdom - sawn in half by King Manasseh - and his mystical ascent through seven heavens. He witnesses Christ's descent through the heavens to incarnation and return. Sees the garments of the righteous in heaven and the books recording all deeds.

Shows Christian adaptation of Jewish mystical ascent traditions, with Isaiah as witness to Christian mysteries while maintaining Jewish apocalyptic framework.

Daniel - Interpreter of Dreams

Role: Dream interpreter, visionary, faithful exile

While Daniel is canonical, apocryphal additions include the Prayer of Azariah, Song of the Three Holy Children, Susanna, and Bel and the Dragon. These show Daniel's wisdom, his companions' faith in the furnace, and his discernment in exposing false gods.

Daniel's visions of the four beasts and the Ancient of Days became foundational to apocalyptic literature. His interpretation of dreams and faithfulness in exile made him a model of wisdom and righteousness in foreign lands.