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Have you ever wondered why one of the most beloved and widely read books of the early Christian church was ultimately left out of the Bible?The Shepherd of Hermas provides a compelling modern translation of a literary masterpiece that profoundly shaped early Christian thought. Written in Rome during the dawn of the Christian era, this extraordinary text recounts the spiritual journey of Hermas, a former slave who receives a series of divine revelations. He is vis...

The Shepherd of Hermas, sometimes just called The Shepherd, is a Christian literary work of the late first half of the second century, considered a valuable book by many Christians, and considered canonical scripture by some of the early Church fathers such as Irenaeus. The Shepherd was very popular amongst Christians in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. It is found in the Codex Sinaiticus, and it is listed between the Acts of the Apostles and the Acts of Paul in the stichometric...

Discover the scriptures they never taught you.The Complete Ethiopian Bible, 70 Book Apocrypha, Books of Enoch, Dead Sea Scrolls & Nag Hammadi Scriptures offers the largest collection of extra-biblical and mystical texts ever assembled—now in modern language and narrated for today’s listener.These sacred writings, once lost or hidden, offer new revelations on creation, the afterlife, angelic realms, and the teachings of Jesus and the prophets.Sourced from Ethiopian, ...

Have you ever wondered why one of the most beloved and widely read books of the early Christian church was ultimately left out of the Bible?The Shepherd of Hermas provides a compelling modern translation of a literary masterpiece that profoundly shaped early Christian thought. Written in Rome during the dawn of the Christian era, this extraordinary text recounts the spiritual journey of Hermas, a former slave who receives a series of divine revelations. He is vis...

Ante-Nicene Church Fathers gathers the formative writings of Christianity before the Council of Nicaea into a capacious nine-volume archive of doctrine, pastoral counsel, apology, biblical interpretation, martyrial witness, and ecclesial debate. Its range extends from terse epistles and visionary allegory to philosophical dialogue and sustained theological treatise. Standout texts include early defenses of Christian belief, reflections on apostolic succession, and imaginative accounts of r...

The Complete Works of the First Fathers of the Church gathers a formative body of early Christian writing: pastoral epistles, martyrial exhortations, apologies, theological treatises, biblical interpretation, ecclesiastical histories, and visionary instruction. Spanning the generations from the apostolic age to late antiquity, it records Christianity's emergence within Jewish, Greek, and Roman intellectual worlds. Particularly compelling are its defenses of Christian belief before pagan cr...

In these firsthand accounts of the early church, the spirit of Pentecost burns with prophetic force through the fog enveloping the modern church. A clear and vibrant faith lives on in these writings, providing a guide for Christians today. Its stark simplicity and revolutionary fervor will stun those lulled by conventional Christianity.The Early Christians is a topically arranged collection of primary sources. It includes extra-biblical sayings of Jesus an...

THE SHEPHERD OF HERMAS: Hermas of Rome, Brother to Pius, Bishop of Rome, 2nd Century Translated by the Rev. F. Crombie, M.A., 1885, Compiled and Edited by Marilynn Hughes - Written in the early centuries of Christianity, The Shepherd of Hermas stands among the most remarkable spiritual works of the early Church. At one time widely read by Christians and regarded by many as inspired, this powerful text was often placed alongside the writings of the New Testament and studied by believers see...

This specially translated, multiple volume, edition of The Shepard of Hermas comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents.The Shepherd of Hermas (sometimes just called The Shepherd) is a Christian literary work of the 1st or 2nd century, considered a valuable book by many Christians, and considered canonical scripture by some of the early Church fathers such as Irenaeus. The Shepherd had great authority in the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Along with the Apocrypha, it was bound with New Te...

This book presents selected articles presented at the 2nd Energy Security and Chemical Engineering Congress (ESChE 2021). This collection of proceedings presents the key challenges and trends related to mechanical as well as materials engineering and technology in setting the stage for promoting the sustainable technological solution for the better world. The book discusses recent explorations and findings with regard to mechanical and materials, specifically the thermal engineering and re...

How can we reconcile with God? What does it mean to live a life of true faith?The Shepherd of Hermas: A Timeless Guide to Faith, Repentance, and Spiritual Growth is a modern translation of one of the most significant texts in early Christian literature. Written by Hermas, a Christian visionary of the 2nd century, this remarkable work is a blend of allegorical visions, moral teachings, and divine instruction, intended to guide believers toward repentance and spiritual ren...

Voters in a democratic society should have confidence in the electoral process. Yet, as Americans have witnessed in every election since 2000, voting-the basic act of citizenship—is under assault: technologically complex, subject to manipulation, and fiercely contested on many levels. Documenting the areas of collapse in the American electoral process, this book analyzes ongoing problems in the casting and counting of ballots, as well as new threats: future elections could be compromised b...