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Shepherd of Hermas — "Early Christian Text"

Whether the Shepherd of Hermas, an early Christian text widely read in the first centuries, holds canonical, semi-canonical, or no scriptural authority.

Overall consensus85/100

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Other Protestant

Denies

Shepherd of Hermas not canonical Scripture; early Christian writing

Salvation Army does not recognize Shepherd of Hermas as Scripture. While acknowledged as historically important it is not treated as authoritative for Army doctrine or practice.\n\nArmy affirms Protestant canon of 66 books. Shepherd may be studied for insights into early church but possesses no scriptural authority.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Salvation Army Handbook
  • The Salvation Army Handbook
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