The Shepherd of Hermas is a religious text written in the 2nd century AD and is considered to be one of the earliest Christian writings. The book is a collection of visions and teachings that were received by a man named Hermas, who is believed to be the author of the text. The book is divided into three sections, each of which contains a series of visions and teachings. The first section deals with the virtues of faith, repentance, and forgiveness...