That’s the contention of a new book by a major historian of ancient Judaism. It deserves serious attention, but it also overstates its case.
A lithograph of the biblical figure Enoch by William Blake, 1806–7. Metropolitan Museum of Art.
For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with His angels, and then he will repay everyone according to his deeds. Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.
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