Origin of the Sethite View Dr. Chuck Missler by hymn Revival Via Flickr: Origin of the Sethite View Dr. Chuck Missler It was in the 5th century a.d. that the "angel" interpretation of Genesis 6 was increasingly viewed as an embarrassment when attacked by critics. (Furthermore, the worship of angels had begun within the church. Also, celibacy had also become an institution of the church. The "angel" view of Genesis 6 was feared as impacting these views.) Celsus and Julian the Apostate used the traditional "angel" belief to attack Christianity. Julius Africanus resorted to the Sethite interpretation as a more comfortable ground. Cyril of Alexandria also repudiated the orthodox "angel" position with the "line of Seth" interpretation. Augustine also embraced the Sethite theory and thus it prevailed into the Middle Ages. It is still widely taught today among many churches who find the literal "angel" view a bit disturbing. There are many outstanding Bible teachers who still defend this view. 8 Problems with the Sethite View: 1. The Text Itself: 2. The Daughters of Cain 3. The Inferred Lines of Separation 4. The Inferred Godliness of Seth 5. The Unnatural Offspring 6. New Testament Confirmations 7. Post-Flood Implications 8. Prophetic Implications (view the entire article here: www.khouse.org/articles/1997/110/)
