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by Kirsopp Lake (Translator)
""The Shepherd of Hermas"" is a religious text believed to have been written in the early 2nd century AD. It is a collection of visions and teachings received by a man named Hermas, who is visited by an angelic figure known as the Shepherd. The text is divided into three main sections: the Visions, the Commands, and the Similitudes. In the Visions, Hermas sees various allegorical images that represent different aspects of the Christian faith, such as the Church, the Holy Spirit, and the Devil. The Shepherd interprets these visions for Hermas and teaches him important lessons about faith and morality. The Commands are a series of moral exhortations given by the Shepherd to Hermas, covering topics such as forgiveness, humility, and chastity. The Similitudes are a series of parables that illustrate the importance of living a virtuous life and the consequences of sin. ""The Shepherd of Hermas"" was widely read and respected in the early Christian Church, and was even considered by some to be part of the New Testament canon. It continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers interested in early Christian literature and spirituality. This edition, translated by Kirsopp Lake, includes an introduction and notes to aid in understanding the text.THIS 312 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Apostolic Fathers V2, by Kirsopp Lake. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766172309.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
