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Shepherd of Hermas 8:1
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2 John 1:1
Shepherd of Hermas 25:1
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Tertullian On Prayer 16
Shepherd of Hermas 25:1
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Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas 2:2
Shepherd of Hermas 26:1
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Irenaeus Against Heresies 4.20
Shepherd of Hermas 34:1
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James 1:8
Shepherd of Hermas 36:1
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Testament of Judah 20:1
Shepherd of Hermas 55:2
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Mark 12:1
Shepherd of Hermas 58:3
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Augustine City of God 12.15
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Summary
Date: 90-140 C.E.
The Shepherd of Hermas is a Christian literary work most likely written during the 2nd century B.C.E. The book consists of five visions granted to Hermas, a former slave. This is followed by twelve commandments, and ten parables. It deals with themes of repentance, humility, and forgiveness. It is notable for it's early popularity and was considered scripture by many early Church fathers such as Irenaeus.
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