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The Book that Almost Made it into the Bible

September 12, 2026·16 min
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In 1844, a historian discovered the Codex Sinaiticus, the oldest complete New Testament ever found. But this ancient codex included two extra books that are not found in modern Bibles. One of those books was the Shepherd of Hermas, one of the most popular texts among early Christians. What is this book about? Why was it so popular? And why didn't it make it into the modern New Testament canon? In this video, we explore the Shepherd of Hermas.

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