Chapter 9: Enoch's Ascension

And the angel said unto me: 'Enoch, thou hast now seen all the mysteries of heaven and earth. Come now, and I will show thee the mysteries of the underworld and the place of darkness.'

And I was afraid, and trembled at his words.

And he said unto me: 'Fear not, Enoch. I am the angel Uriel, and I am sent by the Holy One to be with thee and to show thee all His mysteries.'

And my spirit was lifted up, and I followed him through the heavens, and we came to the throne of the Holy One.

And the brightness was beyond all understanding, and the glory surpassed all measure.

And I fell on my face, and trembled before the throne of the Holy One.

And the voice of the Holy One came unto me, saying: 'Enoch, my righteous servant, thou hast found favor in My sight. I have chosen thee from among all men, to be a witness of My glory and My power.'

'Go now among thy people, and teach them the ways of righteousness and the knowledge of My law. And tell them of the judgment which shall come upon the transgressors.'

'And teach thy sons the ways of righteousness, and let them teach their children, that the knowledge of God may be preserved on the earth.'

And the Holy One showed me the end of all things, and how all shall be judged according to their deeds.