Denies
Not canonical; valuable early Christian writing but not Scripture
Seventh Day Baptists do not include the Shepherd of Hermas in the biblical canon. This early Christian text, written in the second century, is not recognized as divinely inspired Scripture despite its historical significance and its influence on early Christian thought and practice.
Key Distinctions
- Canonical status:
- not included
- Historical value:
- valuable early Christian text
- Doctrinal authority:
Scripture References
Sources
- Seventh-day Baptist General Conference Statement of Belief