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Shepherd of Hermas: A New Translation and Commentary

Shepherd of Hermas: A New Translation and Commentary


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A notoriously puzzling text, the Shepherd of Hermas has been as challenging to scholars as it was revered in the patristic period. This volume offers a new lucid translation, recreating the original colloquial tone of the work to help dispel some of the mystery and misunderstanding surrounding this work. With introductory essays exploring authorship, genre, and theological and practical content, this volume draws out the powerful images and practical principles which remain relevant for readers. Accompanied by a commentary that unpacks the meanings of this ancient text, this volume allows the Shepherd of Hermas' unique voice to be illuminated and understood.

Table of Contents:
Series Preface Foreword by Carolyn Osiek Preface Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations List of Tables Part I: Introductory Articles 1. Introduction to the Shepherd of Hermas 2. The Use of Jewish and Christian Writings in the Shepherd of Hermas 3. The Theology of the Shepherd of Hermas Part II: Translation and Commentary Note on the Translation and Commentary The Visions Vision 1: Exposure of Hidden Sin Vision 2: One Year Later on the Road to Cumae Excursus 1: Eschatology of Vision 2: The Lady's Little Book Vision 3: A Lofty Vision of the Church Excursus 2: Eschatology of Vision 3: Tossed Aside at the Tower Vision 4: A Test for Hermas Excursus 3: Eschatology of Vision 4: Beating the Beast Vision 5: The Shepherd Arrives Transition from the Visions to the Mandates Rhetorical Analysis of Vision 5 The Mandates Introduction to the Mandates Structure of the Mandates Mandate 1: Faith in the Creator God Mandate 2: Innocence and Sincerity Mandate 3: Truthfulness Mandate 4: Purity in Marriage and Faith On Marital Relations and Repentance Post-Baptismal Sin in Mandate 4 The Apostolic Fathers on Sin and Repentance Mandate 5: Dueling Dispositions and the Virtue of Patience Mandate 6: Two Paths and Dueling Angels Mandate 7: Reminder to Fear the Lord Mandate 8: The Necessity of Self-Control Mandate 9: Harmful Effects of Double-Mindedness Mandate 10: Grief, the Sister of Double-Mindedness Mandate 11: Discernment of Prophets Excursus 4: Was Hermas a Prophet? Mandate 12: Good and Evil Desires Conclusion to the Mandates: Basic Catechesis The Similitudes Similitude 1: Living between Two Cities Similitude 2: The Elm and the Vine Similitudes 3 & 4: Winter Trees and Summer Trees Similitude 5: Proper Fasting and the Parable of the Servant The Structure of Similitude 5 History of Scholarship on Similitude 5 Excursus 5: Trinitarianism in Shepherd of Hermas Similitude 5.1: An Incomplete Fast Similitude 5.2: The Main Parable Similitude 5.3: First Perspective of the Main Parable Similitude 5.4-5: A Pause to Reflect Similitude 5.6: A Second Perspective on the Parable Similitude 5.7: Benefits and Application of the Parable Similitudes 6 & 7: Suffering and Luxury Similitude 8: An Angel and a Tree Similitude 9: A New Vision of the Tower Similitude 10: Epilogue Conclusion to the Similitudes Conclusion to the Shepherd of Hermas Bibliography Index of Selected Topics and Themes Index of Modern Authors Ancient Document Index

About the Author :
Michael J. Svigel is Chair and Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Caroline P. Buie is Director of Educational Technology and Adjunct Professor in Theological Studies and Church History at Criswell College, Dallas.

Review :
Michael Svigel and Caroline Buie bring fresh perspective to the enigmatic Shepherd of Hermas. Their review of issues is thorough and clear; their translation is alive and captivating; their illustrations are informative and precise; their conclusions are thoughtful and considered. I welcome this commentary and highly recommend it to students new to the field and scholars of patristic literature alike! Clayton N. Jefford, professor of Scripture, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology Michael Svigel and Caroline Buie prove once again that when given the respect they deserve through close reading, early Christian writings still deliver rich rewards. With a sensitive and contemporary translation paired with commentary based in exegetical, synthetical, and historical analysis, Svigel and Buie provide a theologically helpful study guide for the Shepherd of Hermas. D. Jeffrey Bingham, Professor of Historical Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary The Shepherd of Hermas is a long and sometimes winding road. Michael Svigel and Caroline Buie guide us along this road with readable translation and expert commentary. Their excurses explore the intricacies of the more complicated passages and relationships of the work. If you are working with the Shepherd of Hermas, Svigel and Buie deserve to be on your list of works to consult. Rick Brannan, Editor of The Apostolic Fathers: A New Translation


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780227180198
  • Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: James Clarke & Co Ltd
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 455
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0227180194
  • Publisher Date: 28 Nov 2024
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A New Translation and Commentary


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