CONTENTS
CONTENTS
THE WORKS OF THE SHEPHERD OF HERMAS
Introductory Note
Book of Visions
Vision First
Against Filthy and Proud Thoughts, and the Carelessness of Hermas in Chastising His Sons
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
Vision Second
Again, of His Neglect in Chastising His Talkative Wife and His Lustful Sons, and of His Character
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
Vision Third
Concerning the Building of the Triumphant Church, and the Various Classes of Reprobate Men
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
Vision Fourth
Concerning the Trial and Tribulation that are to Come Upon Men
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
Vision Fifth
Concerning the Commandments.
Book of Mandates
Commandment First
On Faith in God
Commandment Second
On Avoiding Evil-Speaking, and on Giving Alms in Simplicity
Commandment Third
On Avoiding Falsehood, and on the Repentance of Hermas for His Dissimulation
Commandment Fourth
On Putting One’s Wife Away for Adultery
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
Commandment Fifth
Of Sadness of Heart, and of Patience
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
Commandment Sixth
How to Recognise the Two Spirits Attendant on Each Man, and How to Distinguish the Suggestions of the One from Those of the Other
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
Commandment Seventh
On Fearing God, and Not Fearing the Devil
Commandment Eighth
We Ought to Shun that Which is Evil, and Do that Which is Good
Commandment Ninth
Prayer Must Be Made to God Without Ceasing, and with Unwavering Confidence
Commandment Tenth
Of Grief, and Not Grieving the Spirit of God Which is in Us
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
Commandment Eleventh
The Spirit and Prophets to Be Tried by Their Works; Also of the Two Kinds of Spirit
Commandment Twelfth
On the Twofold Desire. The Commandments of God Can Be Kept, and Believers Ought Not to Fear the Devil
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
Book of Similitudes
Similitude First
As in This World We Have No Abiding City, We Ought to Seek One to Come
Similitude Second
As the Vine is Supported by the Elm, So is the Rich Man Helped by the Prayer of the Poor
Similitude Third
As in Winter Green Trees Cannot Be Distinguished from Withered, So in This World Neither Can the Just from the Unjust
Similitude Fourth
As in Summer Living Trees are Distinguished from Withered by Fruit and Living Leaves, So in the World to Come the Just Differ from the Unjust in Happiness
Similitude Fifth
Of True Fasting and Its Reward: Also of Purity of Body
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
Similitude Sixth
Of the Two Classes of Voluptuous Men, and of Their Death, Falling Away, and the Duration of Their Punishment
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
Similitude Seventh
They Who Repent Must Bring Forth Fruits Worthy of Repentance
Similitude Eighth
The Sins of the Elect and of the Penitent are of Many Kinds, But All Will Be Rewarded According to the Measure of Their Repentance and Good Works
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
Similitude Ninth
The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
CHAPTER XXVII
CHAPTER XXVIII
CHAPTER XXIX
CHAPTER XXX
CHAPTER XXXI
CHAPTER XXXII
CHAPTER XXXIII
Similitude Tenth
Concerning Repentance and Alms-Giving
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
Elucidations
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