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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

Unitarian Universalist

Unitarian Universalist

Non-Trinitarian

Varies

Appreciated as early Christian literature; no canonical status; wisdom valued

The UUA does not grant canonical status to the Shepherd of Hermas but may appreciate it as early Christian wisdom literature. The UUA's openness to truth in various sources, combined with its non-creedal stance, allows engagement with this text without requiring its authority.

Key Distinctions

Canonical status:
not canonical
Historical value:
appreciated as early Christian wisdom
Doctrinal authority:

Scripture References

Sources

  • Unitarian Universalist Association theological tradition
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