Much of what is said in Genesis chapter 6 about the Nephilim (giants) that are associated with the "days of Noah" is explained and clarified in the Book of Enoch as well as other "extra-canonical" books of the bible.  But who determined the "canon" anyway?  Has it remained the same throughout history, or has it changed from time to time?  The word "canon" is a rule (of faith and practice), or a boundary.  It's the same word "rule" used in Galatians 6:16 as a way of living.

There are very many Christians who refuse to read any of these books because they are said to NOT be part of the "canon" of the Bible.  My question is who's choice was it?  Were they reliable?  If they were men, they were fallible.  The Bible quotes the Book of Jasher (Joshua 10:13 and II Sam. 1:18), and the Book of Enoch is referred to in Jude 1:14.  These books were widely read in the early NT times, including the LXX! ....until someone determined they are not considered a part of the bible.

This is just one article I found on who determined what was to be, or not be, in our present Bible.  It's very interesting:

http://freethought.mbdojo.com/canon.html

I guess we just have to determine within ourselves what information would be of value in bringing us to the truth....or what information is not.

Arlene