Shepherd of Hermas
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Shepherd of Hermas has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) (May 2026). Named as an early Christian text that contains creation language (creation ex nihilo phrasing debated) used in the transcript to discuss development of creation and monotheism…
The Shepherd of Hermas, sometimes just called The Shepherd, is a Christian literary work of the late first half of the second century, considered a valuable book by many Christians, but not considered canonical scripture by the early Church Fathers such as Irenaeus. The Shepherd was popular among Christians in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th centuries. It is found in the Codex Sinaiticus. The Muratorian fragment identifies the author of The Shepherd as Hermas, the brother of Pope Pius I. The Muratorian fr
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life) |
| Author | Traditionally: Hermas (early Christian writer) |
| Published | late 1st / early 2nd century (approx.) |
| Publisher | Scribner |
| Subjects | Early Christian literature / Apocryphal, Church history |
| Genre | Early Christian literature / Apocryphal, Church history |
Who talks about Shepherd of Hermas on podcasts?
Shepherd of Hermas came up; the most recent mention was May 2026 on Glen Scrivener (Speak Life).
What is Shepherd of Hermas mentioned alongside?
Mentioned together: Creatio ex nihilo