The Shepherd of Hermas, an early Christian (and somewhat strange) allegory was written sometime in the second century AD. It enjoyed a great vogue in orthodox circles and was even included in some copies of the New Testament -- it is found in the Sinaitic Codex, for example. According to A. D. Howell-Smith, the theology of … Continue reading The Shepherd of Hermas: An Early Christian Allegory
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