Daily Archives: May 3, 2018

Congregational Discipline In The Shepherd Of Hermas

Posted on May 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

One of the more remarkable aspects of the often neglected Shepherd of Hermas is the way that congregational discipline runs throughout the pages of the book.  In a way, this ought not to surprise us.  After all, Eusebius and others … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Two Ways

Posted on May 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

Book Review:  The Two Ways:  The Early Christian Vision Of Discipleship From The Didache & The Shepherd Of Hermas, with an introduction by Rowan Williams [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Plough Publishing House and Edelweiss/Net Gallery.  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Shepherd Of Hermas

Posted on May 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Shepherd of Hermas, by Hermas It is hard to know what to think about this particular fragmentary book.  This particular edition of the book is about as no frills as one can imagine.  It features no introduction or foreword … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Sayings Of The Desert Fathers

Posted on May 3, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Saying Of The Desert Fathers:  The Alphabetical Collection, translated and with a forward by Benedicta Ward A book like this is like coming to a ball of thread that serves as the base of a great many intriguing but … Continue reading →

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