The Book of Enoch, Chapter 78 summary
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In Chapter 78, the narrator names the sun and moon and describes their paths, measured light, and changing phases across the month. Uriel shows how the moon receives light from the sun, linking its growth and fading to the opposition of the two lights and to counted periods of days.
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- The narrator gives two names for the sun and four for the moon, then describes their circles and routes through heaven.
- The moon receives measured sunlight, grows toward full brightness, and loses its light through a counted sequence of days.
- Uriel shows the narrator how the moon receives light while standing opposite the sun.
- The full moon rises in the east as the sun sets in the west and shines throughout the night.
- The narrator counts months of different lengths and describes the moon’s appearance at night and during daylight.
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