According to the Book of Enock, prophet Enoch is the seventh patriarch in the line of Adam. It is believed to be the recipient of the secret knowledge of God before ascending to heaven. The Book of Enoch was rejected by Jews because it contained prophecies about Jesus Christ.
First Heaven
It keeps a great sea by holding it above treasure and is based in the clouds. 200 angels in this place govern the stars and the heavenly combinations such as weather.
Second Heaven
It is a dark place holding angels prisoners awaiting severe judgement. Those angels turned away from God's commandments by trying to form another hierarchy of power. They have the appearance of darkness and unceasingly they made weeping all day long.
Third Heaven
Has heavenly paradise that looks like a garden of Eden. It has a tree of life at the centre, a river of honey and milk, and one that produces wine and oil. It also has a hell where sinners will be tormented and tortured by merciless angels.
Forth Heaven
It has a sun that influences the earth and the moon. It passes through twelve gates. Enock compared their light and found that the sun is seven times greater than the moon. 8,000 stars follow the sun and are accompanied by angels.
Fifth Heaven
Is where the prince of rebellion is fastened. Those are angels who have sex with women on earth and impregnate them that led to the birth of giants that are people. They will remain there as they make war with human beings until heaven and earth are ended.
Sixth Heaven
It is residential of archangels who are above angels in the hierarchy. They record all human souls and their lives and deads before the face of the LORD. They also monitor movements of the sun, stars and the moon, and control everything on earth and heaven.
Seventh Heaven
This is where angels reside.
Eighth Heaven
It is called Muzaloth. It is where the changer of seasons of drought and rain, and the twelve constellations of the circle of the firmament do their work.
Ninth Heaven
It is home to the twelve constellations.
Tenth Heaven
It is where God reside in this place. Some angels are singing to him continuously.
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