Historical Texts

The Shepherd of Hermas is one of the most intriguing and widely read Christian writings from the early centuries of the Church. Composed in Rome, likely between 90 and 150 AD, it is attributed to a Christian named Hermas, possibly the same Hermas mentioned in Romans 16:14. This lengthy

In the late fourth century, a bishop from North Africa wrote a book unlike any that had come before. Its words were not addressed to a congregation, a ruler, or even a general audience. Instead, they were written as a prayer—directed to God. This work became known as The

The Acts of Paul and Thecla is an early Christian text that offers a unique glimpse into the devotional life and courage of one of Christianity’s earliest female followers. Though not part of the canonical New Testament, it was widely read in the early centuries of the Church and