Chapter 91: The Apocalypse of Weeks
Epistle of Enoch
And now, my son, hear the words of my mouth, and lay up my words in thy heart, for in the last days there shall come sevens, and in each seven there shall be appointed works and judgments.
Parallels with Canonical Texts
Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people...to finish the transgression
Connection: Apocalyptic weeks scheme
In the first week, righteousness shall flourish, and sinners shall be utterly removed from the earth.
In the second week, great wickedness shall arise, and deceit shall increase upon the earth.
In the third week, men of renown shall be born, and the law shall be given unto all the righteous.
In the fourth week, visions and knowledge of the most holy things shall come to pass.
In the fifth week, the house of glory and majesty shall be built for evermore.
In the sixth week, all who dwell therein shall be blinded, and the hearts of all shall be forgetful of wisdom.
In the seventh week, an apostate generation shall arise, and many shall be the deeds of deceit.