The Shepherd of Hermas enjoyed a widespread readership from early Christians since its inception. In this video, Chance Bonar (PhD Candidate, Harvard University) not only introduces the key features and themes of The Shepherd but also discusses its reception history and lingering questions about the writing still plaguing scholars today.
Christian OriginsEarly Christian WritingsEarly ChristianityLate AntiquityReception HistoryThe Shepherd of Hermas