Hermas in Arcadia: And Other Essays

A collection of insightful essays by noted biblical scholar James Rendel Harris, this volume covers a wide range of topics in early Christianity and biblical studies. The centerpiece of the collection is an analysis of the enigmatic text known as The Shepherd of Hermas, which Harris argues was originally written in the Arcadian language. This fascinating work will be of interest to scholars and students of early Christianity and biblical history.