The sacred Scriptures of Hermas
This book is a reproduction of what is in the scared scripture of the Shepard of Hermas. There is no introduction, summary page or commentary on any of the three sections of the holy literature. The Shepherd of Hermas is a work of apocryphal literature. It was regarded as a sacred scripture in the ministry of Jesus Christ during the latter part of second and early third century, and was a part of the first New Testament, the Codex Sinaiticus. The revelation of this book has five visions, twelve mandates, and ten parables that largely focuses on obedience to god and follow the commandments in good faith and they will be rewarded in happiness of everlasting life.
The book’s first verse of first chapter start with the Vison of Hermas.
Hermas Vision 1:1 – “The master, who reared me, had sold me to one Rhoda in Rome. After many years, I met her again, and began to love her as a sister.’ So goes the recollection of a former slave and his revelations. In a state of spiritual and transcendental realm, Hermas sees the loving, blessing, and being aware of God's Grace. In Vision 2:
Hermas, Vision 2[112]:4 “Continue therefore,” said He, “in this ministry, and complete it unto the end. For whosoever fulfill his commandments shall have life; yea such a man (shall have) great honor with the Lord. But whosoever keep not his commandments, fly from their life, and oppose him, and follow not his commandments, but deliver themselves over to death; and each one becomes guilty of his own blood. But I bid thee obey these commandments, and thou shalt have a remedy for thy sins.”
Hermas, Mandate 12 1[44]:1 “He said to me; “Remove from thyself all evil desire, and clothe thyself in the desire which is good and holy; for clothed with this desire thou shalt hate the evil desire, and shalt bridle and direct it as thou wilt.”
Hermas, Parable 10 1[111]:1 “After I had written out this book completely, the angel who had delivered me to the shepherd came to the house where I was, and sat upon a couch, and the shepherd stood at his right hand. Then he called me, and spoke thus unto me.”
The name of Hermas has been mentioned in the Old Testament book of Romans. Romans 16:14 - "Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the other brothers and sisters with them." This book has great relevance in Abrahamic teachings and impacted early ministry Jesus Christ. In fact the text in its entirety is available free of charge from many online sources such as;
EarlyChristainWritings.com
http://www.sacred-texts.com/bib/lbob/lbob26.htm
https://carm.org/shepherd-of-hermas
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