Who is Metatron? The Origins of the Angel from the 3rd Book of Enoch - Sefer Hekhalot Mysticism

Metatron is probably the most powerful and mysterious Angel in Jewish lore. But what are the origins of this being known as the "Lesser Yahweh (יהוה הקתן)" ? In the 5/6th century ce Sefer Hekhalot (Book of Palaces or 3 Enoch), we go on a heavenly journey to the Throne (merkavah) of God with Rabbi Ishmael to learn that the angel Metatron was once Enoch, transformed into a being of fire, witness a host of angelic systems, a tour of the Paradise and She'ol, the Underworld, a glimpse of the Right Hand of the Divine and even a glimpse of all of cosmic history as embroidered on the veil (pargod) covering the very face of God. While the first Book of Enoch is more famous, the Third Book of Enoch is a true tour de force of apocalyptic visions and the ancient occult mysticism of those that allegedly descended to the Chariot-Throne of the Divine. Make Sure to Subscribe & Consider supporting Esoterica by becoming a monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/esotericachannel a one time donation - https://www.paypal.me/esotericachannel or the Super Thanks - Your support is profoundly appreciated! #metatron #enoch #kabbalah Recommended Readings: Odeberg - 3 Enoch - https://archive.org/details/ksigaxiienochorthehebrewbookofenoch_202012/page/n1/mode/2up ספר חנוך לר׳ ישמעאל כ׳׳ג - https://hebrewbooks.org/33533 Charlesworth - Old Testament Pseudepigrapha - 978-1598564891 Segal - Two Powers in Heaven: Early Rabbinic Reports about Christianity and Gnosticism - 978-1602585492 Schäfer - Two Gods in Heaven: Jewish Concepts of God in Antiquity - 978-0691181325