Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with Enoch from the Bible
Enoch is a character from the Bible who is known for his piety and for being the father of Methuselah, the longest-lived person in the Bible. But did you know that Enoch is also connected to Kevin Bacon, the famous Hollywood actor, through a series of connections that span centuries and genres?
Step 1: Enoch to Noah
Enoch was the great-grandfather of Noah, the man who built an ark to escape the Great Flood. Interestingly, the movie "Evan Almighty" features Steve Carell as a modern-day Noah who is tasked with building an ark. Steve Carell starred in "The Big Short" with Christian Bale.
Step 2: Noah to Tom Hanks
Christian Bale starred in "The Big Short" with Steve Carell. Tom Hanks appeared in "Forrest Gump" with Gary Sinise.
Step 3: Tom Hanks to Julia Roberts
Gary Sinise starred in "Apollo 13" with Tom Hanks. Julia Roberts starred in "Charlie Wilson’s War" with Tom Hanks.
Step 4: Julia Roberts to Kevin Bacon
Julia Roberts starred in "Flatliners" with Kevin Bacon.
So, there you have it! Enoch is just four steps away from Kevin Bacon. It’s amazing to think that these two seemingly unrelated people are actually connected in such a unique way.
As for Enoch, he is known for his close relationship with God. In fact, the Bible says that "Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because God took him away" (Genesis 5:24). Enoch’s faithfulness and devotion to God serve as an inspiration to believers today.
Conclusion:
Enoch’s life may have been thousands of years ago but the connections he has to modern-day Hollywood is still amazing. His life may have been simple, but his faith was unwavering. The Book of Hebrews in the New Testament says "By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: ‘He could not be found, because God had taken him away.’ For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God." (Hebrews 11:5). Enoch is a reminder that when we choose to walk with God, we can leave a legacy that lasts beyond our own time.