The Book of Enoch, Chapter 31 summary
Chapter 31 of 108 · 1 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 31, the narrator sees mountain groves producing fragrant sap and reaches another mountain at the earth’s far eastern edge, where aloe trees hold stacte in their branches. The account focuses on the trees’ almond-like shape and the exceptional sweetness of their sap’s fragrance when burned.
What happens
- The narrator sees more mountains with groves that produce sweet sap called sarara and galbanum.
- Beyond these mountains, the narrator reaches a mountain at the earth’s far eastern edge.
- Aloe trees cover this mountain, with stacte in their branches and a shape resembling almond trees.
- The narrator describes the burning sap as producing a fragrance sweeter and more pleasant than any other.
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The key line
“When the sap from these trees was burned, it released a scent that was sweeter and more pleasant than any other fragrance.”The narrator
This line brings the description to its strongest sensory detail. The sap stands out because its burned scent surpasses all other fragrances.
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What shape do the aloe trees resemble?
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