Today, we're delving into one of the most enduring and enigmatic works of Old English literature—Beowulf. But in this episode, we're not just celebrating the poem's heroics and epic battles. Instead, we’re peeling back layers to explore its deeper spiritual currents, specifically its surprising connections to the apocryphal Book of Enoch.

You may be asking yourself, why the Book of Enoch? What does this ancient, somewhat mysterious text have to do with a story about monsters and heroes from the mists of Anglo-Saxon England? Well, it turns out quite a lot. Beneath its tales of monstrous battles and heroism, Beowulf contains echoes of Enochian themes—cosmic struggles, divine judgment, and the spiritual warfare that shaped the worldview of early Anglo-Saxon Christianity. Today, we'll explore how these ancient motifs are woven into the fabric of this beloved epic.

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