The Nephilim..and Pre-Flood Times
Those who are familiar with the Letter to Jude(as referenced in scriptures) - should have read the "Sons of God" passage - regarding angels engaging in intercourse with the "daughters of men" - and producing a race of giants -- or more appropriately titled in the Hebrew Language *Nephilim*
I haven't completely read the book of Enoch - however, from what I have read within it - apparently Enoch was sent as a prophet, to preach to these Nephilim(or as the book of Enoch calls them *Watchers*) during these pre-flood times, to inform them of their coming demise.
I had a couple of questions, for anyone who could answer them - regarding the Nephilim and the book of Enoch.
First Question: How was it possible for the angels to procreate with humans? I always thought the angels themselves, were not capable of doing so..(although I must admit - the bible never does state that they aren't incapable of doing it).
Second Question: Based on what I've read - and based on the fact that the Nephilim were considered abominations, is it correct in stating that they would die like animals - going back to the dust, and not being eligible for salvation?
Third Question: I have heard it stated that their were a few Nephilim who survived the flood - and this is why God had the Israelites completely destroy certain races of people post-flood, due to the Nephilim's blood still contaminating the gene pool. I had also heard that the Philistine Goliath(whom David killed) was a descendant of one of the surviving Nephilim..is all of this correct?
Fourth Question: Is it possible that these fallen angels - also created some of these other abysmal creatures..the ones we referred to in ancient Greek/Roman fairytales?(Griffin - Minataur(sp) etc...)
Fifth Question: In addition - I had also learned that the story of Tartarus(Greek Underworld) and how the various God's who disobeyed Zeus got sent there, is very similar to the Christian story of God sending the fallen angels who engaged in intercourse with human females(in that God sent them all to be imprisoned in Hell - until the very end of times to be judged) - can anyone extrapolate on this one?
After these questions have been answered - feel free to discuss anything regarding pre-Flood times. I'm not trying to reinterpret scripture in any sense, just wanted to get some clarity on these issues.
Please take note - that this thread is not meant to allow for those who dislike Christian doctrine - to throw baseless insults at those who believe in what is being discussed, or for others to disprove its validity(ex: This is all just mythology - waste of time!!)