The Book that Almost Made it into the Bible

The video explores the Codex Sinitacus, highlighting its significance as the oldest complete New Testament. It delves into The Shepherd of Hermas, a prominent early Christian text included in the Codex. The Shepherd is divided into three sections: Visions, Mandates, and Similitudes, each offering unique insights into early Christian beliefs and practices. The video discusses the text's authorship, historical context, and its widespread influence across Christian communities. Despite its initial prominence, the Shepherd eventually fell out of favor, yet its legacy persists in various Christian traditions.

What is the Codex Sinaiticus known for?

• Containing only the Old Testament

• Being the largest Bible ever written

• Containing the oldest complete version of the New Testament

• Being the first printed Bible

Which two additional books are included in the Codex Sinaiticus?

• The Acts of Peter and the Acts of Paul

• The Book of Enoch and the Book of Jubilees

• The Epistle of Barnabas and the Shepherd of Hermas

• The Gospel of Mary and the Gospel of Judas

What is the primary theme of the 'Visions' section in the Shepherd of Hermas?

• The creation of the world

• The construction of a tower

• The life of Jesus

• The adventures of the apostles

Who is the divine conversation partner in the 'Mandates' section?

• The Angel of Mercy

• The Angel of Justice

• The Angel of Wisdom

• The Angel of Repentance

What is unique about the Shepherd of Hermas compared to other early Christian texts?

• It was discovered in the Dead Sea Scrolls

• It is written in multiple languages

• It contains detailed maps of ancient Rome

• It lacks explicit references to Jesus

Who is believed to have written the Shepherd of Hermas?

• Paul the Apostle

• Hermas, a companion of Paul

• Peter the Apostle

• John the Baptist

In which language was the Shepherd of Hermas originally written?

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Greek

• Aramaic

Which region's Christians translated the Shepherd into Coptic?

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Syrian

• North African

What was one reason for the decline in the Shepherd's popularity?

• It was written in a difficult language

• It was not included in the New Testament canon

• It was considered too short

• It was banned by the Roman Empire

Despite its decline, where did the Shepherd remain prominent until the 1700s?

• India

• Ethiopia

• Ireland

• China