hermas

Visions granted to a Roman Christian, picturing the church as an aged woman and as a tower still being built.

Twelve commandments given by the angelic shepherd, on faith, truthfulness, purity, patience, and cheerfulness.

Parables of vines, willows, and stones, teaching repentance and the shape of a fruitful life.

The visionary of The Shepherd, an early Roman book of visions and parables calling the church to repentance.