The Shepherd of Hermas

Contents

• Book First.—VisionsDownload book

  • Vision First. Against Filthy and Proud Thoughts, and the Carelessness of Hermas…
  • Vision Second. Again, of His Neglect in Chastising His Talkative Wife and His…
  • Vision Third. Concerning the Building of the Triumphant Church, and the Various…
  • Vision Fourth. Concerning the Trial and Tribulation That Are to Come Upon Men
  • Vision Fifth. Concerning the Commandments
• Book Second.—CommandmentsDownload book

  • 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…
  • Commandment Fourth. On Putting One’s Wife Away for Adultery
  • Commandment Fifth. Of Sadness of Heart, and of Patience
  • Commandment Sixth. How to Recognise the Two Spirits Attendant on Each Man, and…
  • 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…
  • Commandment Ninth. Prayer Must Be Made to God Without Ceasing, and With…
  • Commandment Tenth. Of Grief, and Not Grieving the Spirit of God Which is in Us
  • Commandment Eleventh. The Spirit and Prophets to Be Tried by Their Works; Also…
  • Commandment Twelfth. On the Twofold Desire. The Commandments of God Can Be…
• Book Third.—SimilitudesDownload book

  • Similitude First. As in This World We Have No Abiding City, We Ought to Seek…
  • Similitude Second. As the Vine is Supported by the Elm, So is the Rich Man…
  • Similitude Third. As in Winter Green Trees Cannot Be Distinguished From…
  • Similitude Fourth. As in Summer Living Trees Are Distinguished From Withered by…
  • Similitude Fifth. Of True Fasting and Its Reward: Also of Purity of Body
  • Similitude Sixth. Of the Two Classes of Voluptuous Men, and of Their Death…
  • 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…
  • Similitude Ninth. The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and…
  • Similitude Tenth. Concerning Repentance and Alms-Giving