#12509 Why Isn’t The Book of Enoch Canonical? Gospel Insights - Jimmy Akin
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🗓️ 19 December 2025
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Summary
“Why Isn’t The Book of Enoch Canonical?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of scriptural authority, while also addressing varied topics such as the significance of Acts 27:34-36 in relation to the Mass, and whether intelligent life on other planets could receive the Sacraments. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of discovering ancient biblical documents and the concept of Divine Inspiration in scripture.
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Questions Covered:
- 02:35 – Should we consider the book of Enoch canonical?
- 22:51 – Can you explain if Act 27:34-36 storm of the sea, is considered the institution of the Mass.
- 32:45 – Is there any biblical direction on if another planet with intelligent life could they receive the Sacraments.
- 37:47 – Can the bible be added to if we found ancient documents? (Matthew’s Gospel – in Hebrew)
- 45:50 – How many copies might there have been of Mark’s gospel?
- 52:23 – What does the church mean by the text being Divinely Inspired? What does that entail?
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