Categorization and Preservation of Ancient Texts in Orthodox Monastic Settings

The chapter explores how certain texts like the apostolic fathers and Second Temple Jewish literature are categorized as New Testament Apocrypha and preserved in Orthodox monastic communities. It delves into the significance of texts such as the Testament of the Twelve Patriarchs and Joseph and Asenath in these settings, emphasizing their continuous copying over centuries. The discussion also touches on the portrayal of the Son of Man in 1st Enoch and its connection to biblical references like the Magnificat and Daniel 7 from an Enochian perspective.