Doesn't the fact that Jude quotes from the Book of Enoch mean that this book should be in our Bible?

Doesn't the fact that Jude quotes from the Book of Enoch mean that this book should be in our Bible?

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Doesn't the fact that Jude (verses 14-15) quotes from the Book of Enoch mean that this book should be in our Bible?

Answered by:  Catholic Answers Staff

No more than the fact Paul quotes pagan poets (Acts 17:28) means their writings should be included in Scripture. A biblical author can cite a non-canonical writing as illustrative of a point he wants to make without suggesting everything included in that writing is authentic or from God.