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

True Jesus Church

True Jesus Church

Other Protestant

Denies

Not canonical; early Christian writing but not Scripture authority

The True Jesus Church does not include the Shepherd of Hermas in the biblical canon. The denomination maintains a strict view of scriptural authority and does not accept post-apostolic writings as canonical, regardless of their historical or spiritual value.

Key Distinctions

Canonical status:
not included
Historical value:
Doctrinal authority:

Scripture References

Sources

  • True Jesus Church doctrine