The Shepherd of Hermas (1870)

The Shepherd of Hermas is a book written by Charles H. Hoole in 1870. It is a translation of an early Christian text that was originally written in Greek in the 2nd century AD. The book is a series of visions and dialogues between Hermas, a former slave, and an angel who appears to him in the form of a shepherd. The angel instructs Hermas on how to live a virtuous life and warns him of the dangers of sin. The book is divided into three sections: the Visions, the Commands, and the Similitudes. In the Visions, Hermas sees various allegorical figures that represent virtues and vices. In the Commands, the angel gives Hermas specific instructions on how to live a righteous life. In the Similitudes, the angel uses parables to teach Hermas about the nature of God and the importance of forgiveness. The Shepherd of Hermas was widely read in the early Christian church and was considered to be a valuable source of moral instruction. Today, it is still studied by scholars and is considered an important work of early Christian literature.With An Introduction And Notes.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.