The Shepherd of Hermas

Hermas

Hermas. The Apostolic Fathers with an English translation by Kirsopp Lake. In Two Volumes. Vol. II. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press; London: William Heinemann Ltd. 1913

I answered and said to him, Sir, I only ask you that there may be a complete revelation concerning the three forms of the ancient lady. He answered and said to me, How long are you foolish? You are made foolish by your double-mindedness and because your heart is not turned to the Lord.

I answered and said again to him, But from you, sir, we shall know them more accurately.

Listen, he said, concerning the forms[*](The three forms of the ancient lady) which you are asking about.