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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

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Adventist & Restorationist

Denies

Shepherd of Hermas non-canonical; early church writing without apostolic authority

SDA does not include Shepherd of Hermas in biblical canon. 2nd-century Christian writing while historically significant is not Scripture. Adventist canon consists of 66 books.\n\nShepherd recognized as important witness to post-apostolic Christianity but not authoritative for Adventist belief or practice. Clear distinction between Scripture and non-canonical writings central to Adventist theology.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual
  • Ellen G. White on Scripture Authority
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