The Two Ways: The Early Christian Vision of Discipleship from the Didache and the Shepherd of Hermas

by Michael W. Holmes (Translator), Michael W. Holmes (Translator)

"How did earliest Christians receive and understand the teaching of Jesus and the apostles? These writings, among the earliest used in training new disciples, show a clear, vibrant, practical faith concerned with all aspects of discipleship in daily life--vocation, morality, family life, social justice, the sacraments, prophesy, citizenship, and leadership. For the most part, these writings have remained buried in academia, analyzed by scholars but seldom used for building up the church community. Now, at a time when Christians of every persuasion are seeking clarity by returning to the roots of their faith, these simple, direct teachings shed light on what it means to be a follower of Christ in any time or place. The Didache, an anonymous work composed in the late first century AD, was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in 1873. The Shepherd was written by a former slave named Hermas in the second century AD or possibly even earlier"--

102 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2018

About the author

Michael William Holmes

Reviews

[Audrey Pennington · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read to think about the historical contexts of the writing and how it aligns with what the Christian church does/does not believe today.

[Al Gritten · Rating 3 out of 5]

These are two very interesting books from the early Christian church that explore mystical connections in light of scripture and its interpretation. This is a readable translation with a thought provoking introduction from Rowan Williams.

[Paul, · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mostly just a translation of the Didache and selections from the Shepherd of Hermas. No commentary. But still worth reading to get a glimpse into the lives and faith of believers in the first 100 years after the death of Jesus.

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book but i would still recommend reading each one individually.