Enochian, the Lost Language of Angels | Truth or Lore - An Extensive Outline
I. Introduction (0:09 - 0:47) * A. Mystics and Ancient Languages (0:09) * 1. Mystics believed ancient languages were ideal for sacred purposes because they were unchanging. * 2. The age and antiquity of these languages lent them sanctity. * 3. All languages were thought to originate from a primordial archetype. * B. The Concept of a Celestial Speech (0:39) * 1. The theoretical "first language" is referred to as Celestial Speech, Angelical, or Enochian. * 2. This language is considered the language of God and angels.
II. Origins and Lore of Enochian (1:14 - 4:25) * A. Sources of Enochian Lore (1:14) * 1. Book of Genesis * 2. Book of Revelation * 3. Apocryphal Book of Enoch * 4. Visions of two 16th-century Englishmen * B. The Celestial Tablets (1:55) * 1. God created the universe with divine words inscribed on 49 celestial tablets. * 2. These tablets contain all knowledge and the keys to heaven. * 3. Similar concepts exist in other religions: * a. Egyptian Book of Thoth * b. Hebrew Sepher Raziel * c. Enochian Loagaeth (Speech from God) (2:22) * C. Adam and the Loss of Paradise (2:22) * 1. Adam spoke the language of Loagaeth in Eden. * 2. Expulsion from paradise caused him to lose fluency. * 3. Adam created the first human language based on fragmented memories of Celestial Speech. * D. Enoch's Journey and the Great Flood (2:51) * 1. Enoch, the seventh generation from Adam, re-established communication with angels. * 2. Enoch visited heaven and copied 366 books from the Celestial Tablets. * 3. Enoch's work was lost in the Great Flood. * E. The Tower of Babel (4:00) * 1. God confused the languages of the tower builders to stop their project. * 2. The builders dispersed, creating various language families. * 3. Adam's original Hebrew and the last fragments of the First Language were lost.
III. John Dee and Edward Kelley (4:57 - 11:15) * A. Renaissance England and the Resurfacing of Enochian (4:57) * 1. Two Englishmen in 1582 received messages from angels. * 2. They were tasked with reseeding the lost angelic language through cryptographic puzzles. * B. Dr. John Dee (5:50) * 1. A renowned mathematician, linguist, and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. * 2. Lived during the English Renaissance, a time when science, magic, and religion were intertwined. * 3. A devout Christian influenced by Hermetic philosophies. * 4. Became obsessed with Theurgy (operation of the Gods) (7:44) to acquire lost knowledge. * C. Dee's Vision and Scrying (8:11) * 1. Dee received a crystal from the angel Uriel to contact angels. * 2. He practiced scrying (gazing into a reflective surface) but initially failed. * D. Edward Kelley (9:21) * 1. A man with a questionable past who approached Dee in 1582. * 2. Possessed a natural talent for scrying. * 3. Formed a partnership with Dee that lasted seven years.
IV. Angelic Conferences and the Book of Loagaeth (11:15 - 18:01) * A. Scrying Sessions (11:15) * 1. Conducted with Christian piety, including prayer and fasting. * 2. Kelley used Dee's shewstone and obsidian mirror to scry. * 3. Dee meticulously documented the sessions. * B. Contacting Angels (11:44) * 1. Kelley contacted Archangel Annael and other angels. * 2. These angels eventually delivered the Enochian language. * C. The Legend of Enoch (12:26) * 1. Dee was fascinated by Enoch, the last human to speak with angels. * 2. Enoch's story is shrouded in mystery and sacred numbers. * 3. The apocryphal Book of Enoch provides details about Enoch's life. * D. Rediscovering the Book of Enoch (14:24) * 1. The Book of Enoch was rediscovered in Ethiopia in the 18th century. * 2. Dee requested a copy of the Book of Enoch from the angels. * E. Loagaeth, the Celestial Tablets (15:35) * 1. The angels provided Dee with Loagaeth, the Celestial Tablets. * 2. Loagaeth contained the 49 speeches of creation, keys to heaven, and destinies of all things. * 3. It appeared as a tome with 49 leaves, each containing grids filled with an alien script. * F. Cryptographic Puzzles and Dee's Mission (16:49) * 1. Dee recognized Loagaeth as a series of cryptographic puzzles. * 2. The purpose of Loagaeth was to open the gates of heaven. * 3. Dee was to become a prophet and reseed the angelic language.
V. The 48 Keys and Enochian Language (18:01 - 26:52) * A. Dee and Kelley's Travels (18:01) * 1. Dee and Kelley traveled Europe to continue their angelic work and seek patronage. * 2. Kelley became more interested in alchemy, while Dee insisted on continuing scrying. * B. The 48 Keys (19:39) * 1. Received in KrakΓ³w in 1584. * 2. Considered the Enochian language proper, as translations were provided. * 3. Contain esoteric literature requiring knowledge of astrology, Hebrew mysticism, and numerology. * 4. Purpose was to provide a solution to the puzzles in Loagaeth. * C. The Gebofal System (21:12) * 1. A lock-and-key system between Loagaeth and the 48 Keys. * 2. Involved a 49-day ritual to invoke angels and open the gates of heaven. * D. The Authenticity of Enochian (21:42) * 1. The 48 Keys were received letter by letter, word by word, backwards. * 2. This process suggests a complex and deliberate delivery. * E. Linguistic Analysis of Enochian (25:03) * 1. Enochian has a unique phonetic system, grammar, and syntax. * 2. It shows no relation to any known language. * 3. Donald Laycock, a critic of Enochian, acknowledged its uniqueness. * F. The Enochian Script (26:52) * 1. The alphabet has 21 letters and is written right to left. * 2. It has no direct equivalent to any known script.
VI. Challenges and Conflicts (27:48 - 31:24) * A. Kelley's Possible Deception (27:48) * 1. Skeptics suggest Kelley may have plagiarized Enochian from an alchemical treatise by Giovanni Pantheus. * 2. However, there is little similarity between the two scripts. * B. Tension and the Cross-Matching Incident (28:54) * 1. Tension grew between Dee and Kelley, possibly due to the demanding scrying sessions. * 2. In 1587, angels demanded that Dee and Kelley share everything, including their wives. * 3. Dee reluctantly agreed, causing pain and regret. * 4. The incident led to the end of their partnership.
VII. Theories and Speculations (31:55 - 40:17) * A. Edward Kelley's True Identity (31:55) * 1. Kelley's past is uncertain, and he may have been involved in forgery and necromancy. * 2. Some believe he deceived Dee for money and influence.
- B. Problems with the Deception Theory (33:23)
* 1. Kelley seemed reluctant to participate in the long-term scrying sessions.
* 2. The complexity of the 48 Keys' delivery contradicts the idea of simple deception.
* 3. The English translations of the 48 Keys differ from Kelley's writing style.
* 4. Other scryers employed by Dee showed consistency in angelic communication.
- C. John Dee's Possible Role (36:10)
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- Dee's expertise in mathematics and cryptography raises the possibility of his involvement in creating Enochian.
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- He founded England's first Secret Intelligence Service and signed his name as 007.
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- Some theorize that Dee was a spy using the search for angels as a cover.
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- D. Dee's Devotion and Sanity (37:17)
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- Dee was a devout Christian and took his angelic research seriously.
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- He expressed frustration with the difficulties of Enochian.
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- There are no historical records suggesting Dee suffered from mental illness.
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- C. John Dee's Possible Role (36:10)
VIII. The Fates of Dee and Kelley (40:17 - 44:29) * A. Edward Kelley's Downfall (40:17) * 1. Kelley became the chief alchemist of Rudolf II, promising to produce gold. * 2. He was knighted but later imprisoned for failing to deliver on his promise. * 3. Kelley died while attempting to escape from prison. * B. John Dee's Tragic End (42:20) * 1. Dee returned to England and found his library vandalized. * 2. He faced scrutiny for his occult practices. * 3. Dee lost his wife and daughters to the Black Death. * 4. He was harassed by King James I and died in poverty. * 5. Dee's gravestone was stolen, and his burial site remains unknown.
IX. The Legacy of Enochian (44:29 - 49:02) * A. Dee's Journals and Grimoires (44:29) * 1. Dee hid his journals to protect them from being destroyed. * 2. The journals were rediscovered and partially destroyed by a maid. * 3. The surviving materials provide valuable insights into Enochian. * B. The Name "Enochian" (46:46) * 1. Dee referred to the language as Adamical, Angelical, or Celestial Speech. * 2. It is now called Enochian due to its association with the Book of Loagaeth. * C. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (47:16) * 1. The Golden Dawn attempted to revive Dee's work but lacked access to the Book of Loagaeth. * 2. This resulted in a divergent Enochian system. * D. Modern Revival and Ongoing Research (48:15) * 1. Dee's original work was rediscovered in the early 2000s. * 2. Modern occultists are actively deciphering and understanding Enochian. * 3. Questions about its authenticity and the hidden ciphers of Loagaeth remain.
X. Abstract Facts and Obscure Opinions * A. The video presents the idea that ancient languages hold a special mystical significance due to their unchanging nature and perceived connection to a primordial archetype. * B. The concept of celestial tablets containing all knowledge and the keys to heaven is a recurring motif in various religious and mythological traditions. * C. The story of Enoch, his visit to heaven, and his lost books adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to the origins of Enochian. * D. The video suggests that the complex delivery of the 48 Keys, including the backwards spelling and cryptographic elements, points to the authenticity of Enochian. * E. The video explores the possibility that John Dee, with his expertise in cryptography and intelligence, may have had a more active role in the creation of Enochian than previously thought.
XI. Opposing Opinion * A. Skeptics argue that Edward Kelley was a fraud who deceived John Dee for personal gain, and that Enochian is a fabricated language. * B. Some critics believe that Kelley may have plagiarized Enochian from other sources, although no concrete evidence has been found to support this claim. * C. Others question Dee's sanity and suggest that his visions and angelic encounters were delusions.
Summarized Essay
The video delves into the enigmatic history of Enochian, a language purportedly used by angels. It traces the concept of a divine language back to ancient mystics who believed in a primordial archetype from which all languages originated. The lore of Enochian is interwoven with biblical figures like Adam and Enoch, and draws upon texts like the Book of Genesis and the apocryphal Book of Enoch. The story takes us to 16th century England, where Dr. John Dee, a renowned scholar and advisor to Queen Elizabeth I, embarks on a quest to contact angels and rediscover this lost language. With the help of Edward Kelley, a scryer with a questionable past, Dee engages in elaborate rituals and receives two sets of Enochian texts: the Book of Loagaeth and the 48 Keys. These texts, filled with cryptic symbols and intricate verses, are believed to hold the keys to unlocking the gates of heaven.
The video analyzes the linguistic features of Enochian, noting its unique grammar and syntax, and explores the possibility of its authenticity. It addresses the skepticism surrounding Kelley's character and the potential for deception, while also considering Dee's own expertise in cryptography and his possible role in creating the language. The narrative follows the tumultuous partnership of Dee and Kelley, marked by intense scrying sessions, travels across Europe, and a controversial "cross-matching" incident that ultimately leads to their separation. The video recounts the tragic fates of both men, with Kelley dying in prison and Dee facing persecution and poverty upon his return to England. Despite the challenges and controversies, the legacy of Enochian endures. Dee's meticulously kept journals, rediscovered centuries later, have fueled ongoing research and attempts to decipher the language's mysteries. The video concludes by inviting viewers to ponder the lingering questions about Enochian's origins and its potential to unlock divine knowledge.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Mystics and Ancient Languages
- The Concept of a Celestial Speech
- Origins and Lore of Enochian
- Sources of Enochian Lore
- The Celestial Tablets
- Adam and the Loss of Paradise
- Enoch's Journey and the Great Flood
- The Tower of Babel
- John Dee and Edward Kelley
- Renaissance England and the Resurfacing of Enochian
- Dr. John Dee
- Dee's Vision and Scrying
- Edward Kelley
- Angelic Conferences and the Book of Loagaeth
- Scrying Sessions
- Contacting Angels
- The Legend of Enoch
- Rediscovering the Book of Enoch
- Loagaeth, the Celestial Tablets
- Cryptographic Puzzles and Dee's Mission
- The 48 Keys and Enochian Language
- Dee and Kelley's Travels
- The 48 Keys
- The Gebofal System
- The Authenticity of Enochian
- Linguistic Analysis of Enochian
- The Enochian Script
- Challenges and Conflicts
- Kelley's Possible Deception
- Tension and the Cross-Matching Incident
- Theories and Speculations
- Edward Kelley's True Identity
- Problems with the Deception Theory
- John Dee's Possible Role
- Dee's Devotion and Sanity
- The Fates of Dee and Kelley
- Edward Kelley's Downfall
- John Dee's Tragic End
- The Legacy of Enochian
- Dee's Journals and Grimoires
- The Name "Enochian"
- The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
- Modern Revival and Ongoing Research
- Abstract Facts and Obscure Opinions
- Opposing Opinion