From the extra-biblical text The Book of Enoch ( formerly part of the canon ) Chapter 31 1 After these things, surveying the entrances of the north, above the mountains, I perceived seven mountains replete with pure nard, odoriferous trees, cinnamon and papyrus. 2 From there I passed on above the summits of those mountains to some distance eastwards, and went over the Erythraean sea. (37) (37) Erythraean sea. The Red Sea. And when I was advanced far beyond it, I passed along above the angel Zateel , and arrived at the garden of righteousness. In this garden I beheld, among other trees, some which were numerous and large, and which flourished there. 3 Their fragrance was agreeable and powerful, and their appearance both varied and elegant. The tree of knowledge also was there, of which if any one eats, he becomes endowed with great wisdom. 4 It was like a species of the tamarind tree, bearing fruit which resembled gra
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