Book of Enoch, Nephilim, & Sons of God — An Orthodox View

The Book of Enoch, the Nephilim (biblical giants), and the sons of God—what do the Orthodox Fathers really teach about Genesis 6:1-4? Explore the Orthodox perspective on this controversial and sensational topic.

In this lecture, Fr. Peter Heers examines the Book of Enoch, the identity of the “sons of God,” and the true meaning behind the Nephilim in Genesis. Drawing on patristic commentary from Elder Athanasios Mitilinaios and Fr. Seraphim Rose, he uncovers the Orthodox Church’s consistent teaching using scriptural, patristic, and paleontological evidence on this controversial and fascinating topic.