The Shepherd of Hermas

Paperback: I believe that as an historical work, it gives us unprecedented insight into the practical faith of the early Christian Church, and that as a prophetic work, it is something more than words on a page. Its living intention seeks to join us with the consistent, clear and abiding call of Christ that transcends all generations: Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the kingdom of heaven is near. (Matthew 4:17) - Daniel Robison

The Shepherd of Hermas (2013) - also known as The Pastor of Hermas - was one of the most popular books, if not the most popular book, in the Christian Church during the second, third and fourth centuries. 

Believed by the early Christians to have been the work of the Hermas referred to by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans, this book was regarded as inspired Scripture by many and even included in several of the early canons. 

At the very least, the historical and universal acclaim of this work by those who were still burning with the recent fire of Pentecost demands a serious consideration of the message it gives to us; a message that, after nearly two thousand years, still exhales the prophetic fragrance of the ancient, apostolic faith. 

This version has been updated into modern language by Daniel Robison for a new generation to rediscover this captivating work of the early Church.

About the translator: Daniel Robison is a youth minister with a passion for communicating the timeless truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the next generation of the church. In a desire to connect modern Christian readers with lesser known but valuable literary works from the saints of the past, Robison has translated/updated a variety of texts into everyday, common language. The ancient Christian classic, The Shepherd of Hermas, The Baptism with the Holy Spirit by R A Torrey, and Hippolytus on the Trinity, which is a modern edition of Hippolytus' Against the Heresy of Noetus, are among some of his most recently published works. In addition to these, he has recently published an original work, Temptation: What It Is and How We Overcome.