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The books of Enoch: a reference table
Distinguish 1 Enoch, 2 Enoch and 3 Enoch before comparing their scenes or editions.
| Work | Usual identifier | Starting point in this library | What not to assume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Enoch | Ethiopic Enoch | 1 Enoch study | It is not simply volume one of a three-volume sequence. |
| 2 Enoch | Slavonic Enoch / Book of the Secrets of Enoch | 2 Enoch study | The numeral does not establish an exact composition date or that all of 1 Enoch is repeated. |
| 3 Enoch | Hebrew Enoch / Hekhalot work | 3 Enoch study | Keep its narrative and editions distinct from the other two works. |
A name is a doorway, not a complete synopsis
These conventional identifiers help you find a work. They are not a claim that every surviving witness uses only one language. Use the existing guides for their named reading editions and review limits. This table does not announce a new complete translation or a full new manuscript review.