The suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 9, Hermas

Name: The suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 9, Hermas
Author: William Wake

By William Wake

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A sequence of visions and exhortations confronts a devout man with personal failings and the obligations of household discipline. Allegorical figures and celestial scenes reveal how inward desire, a failure to correct wayward children, and a talkative spouse bring divine displeasure, while an elder figure with a book interprets judgments, prescribes daily admonition, and promises healing for sincere repentance. The narrative alternates moral instruction and symbolic cosmology, stressing humility, vigilance against sinful thoughts, the duty of parental correction, and the possibility of restoration for those who amend their lives and keep the commandments.

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William Wake

William Wake was an English theologian and scholar known for his significant contributions to the study of early Christian texts. His most notable work, "The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus the Christ," presents a collection of early Christian writings that were not included in the canonical New Testament. This multi-volume series explores various apocryphal texts, shedding light on the diverse beliefs and practices of early Christianity. Wake's scholarship has played a crucial role in the understanding of Christian origins and the historical context of these writings.