Completing the Trilogy: A Milestone in My Writing Journey

Today I reached a milestone I want to share with you.

I have just submitted the third academic paper in what has become a trilogy of studies, exploring the Books of Enoch and Jubilees, and how their ancient themes still echo in spiritual experience today.

The first paper was on Enoch, the second on Jubilees, and this third is the capstone. It brings the two into dialogue, and (with some trembling and humility) it also shares how these texts are not only historical or theological curiosities, but still alive in ways that matter deeply.

This is the part of my journey where research meets faith, where personal experience meets academic discipline. Submitting all three papers to respected journals is both daunting and exciting, but more than anything, I feel grateful.

Grateful to God, who is at the centre of this work.
Grateful to Darren, whose presence inspires so much of this.
Grateful to friends and mentors (you know who you are!) who encourage me along the way.

Whatever happens with peer review, I know that writing these studies has been an act of obedience and testimony. It is my prayer that they may serve others, in academia, in faith, and beyond.

With gratitude,

Mark
Mark Edward Chard