Hermas
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Hermas is an early Christian writer traditionally credited with composing the 2nd-century apocalyptic work known as the Shepherd of Hermas.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Hermas canonical | 6 |
| Hermas of Rome | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4904544 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hermas Context triple: [Shepherd of Hermas, author, Hermas]
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A.
Hegesippus
Hegesippus was a 2nd-century Christian chronicler known for his now-fragmentary writings on early Church history and traditions about figures such as James the Just.
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B.
Quintus of Smyrna
Quintus of Smyrna was a late antique Greek epic poet best known for his poem "Posthomerica," which continues the narrative of the Trojan War from where Homer's Iliad ends.
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C.
Tatian
Tatian was a 2nd-century Christian apologist and theologian best known for compiling the Diatessaron, an influential early harmony of the four canonical Gospels.
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D.
Polycarp of Smyrna
Polycarp of Smyrna was a 2nd-century Christian bishop and martyr, revered as an Apostolic Father for his direct connection to the apostles and his influential role in early Christian theology and church leadership.
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E.
Gregory Thaumaturgus
Gregory Thaumaturgus was a 3rd-century Christian bishop and theologian, renowned for his missionary work in Neocaesarea and his reputation for performing miracles.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hermas Target entity description: Hermas is an early Christian writer traditionally credited with composing the 2nd-century apocalyptic work known as the Shepherd of Hermas.
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A.
Hegesippus
Hegesippus was a 2nd-century Christian chronicler known for his now-fragmentary writings on early Church history and traditions about figures such as James the Just.
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B.
Quintus of Smyrna
Quintus of Smyrna was a late antique Greek epic poet best known for his poem "Posthomerica," which continues the narrative of the Trojan War from where Homer's Iliad ends.
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C.
Tatian
Tatian was a 2nd-century Christian apologist and theologian best known for compiling the Diatessaron, an influential early harmony of the four canonical Gospels.
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D.
Polycarp of Smyrna
Polycarp of Smyrna was a 2nd-century Christian bishop and martyr, revered as an Apostolic Father for his direct connection to the apostles and his influential role in early Christian theology and church leadership.
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E.
Gregory Thaumaturgus
Gregory Thaumaturgus was a 3rd-century Christian bishop and theologian, renowned for his missionary work in Neocaesarea and his reputation for performing miracles.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
2nd-century Christian figure
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Christian apocalyptic author ⓘ early Christian writer ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Roman Christian community
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early Church of Rome ⓘ
linked to:
Roman Church
|
| belongsTo | Apostolic Fathers ⓘ |
| citedBy |
Clement of Alexandria
ⓘ
Irenaeus of Lyons ⓘ Origen of Alexandria ⓘ
linked to:
Origen
|
| era | 2nd century ⓘ |
| historicity | biographical details uncertain ⓘ |
| includedIn | Codex Sinaiticus ⓘ |
| influenceOn |
early Christian ecclesiology
ⓘ
early Christian penitential practice ⓘ |
| languageOfWriting | Greek ⓘ |
| name | Hermas ⓘ |
| notableWork |
The Shepherd of Hermas
ⓘ
linked to:
Shepherd of Hermas
|
| portrayedAs |
Roman Christian layman
ⓘ
visionary receiving revelations ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| scholarlyDebate | identity and precise dating of Hermas ⓘ |
| settingOfWork | Rome ⓘ |
| textReception |
classified as Apostolic Fathers literature
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excluded from final New Testament canon ⓘ |
| textStatusInEarlyChurch |
highly esteemed
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sometimes considered for canonical status ⓘ widely read ⓘ |
| textTransmission |
preserved in Greek manuscripts
ⓘ
translated into Latin in antiquity ⓘ |
| theologicalTheme |
church discipline
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eschatological judgment ⓘ moral rigorism ⓘ repentance after baptism ⓘ |
| traditionalAuthorOf |
The Shepherd of Hermas
ⓘ
linked to:
Shepherd of Hermas
|
| workForm |
mandates
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similitudes ⓘ visions ⓘ |
| workGenre |
Christian visionary literature
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apocalyptic literature ⓘ didactic allegory ⓘ |
| workSection |
Mandates
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Similitudes ⓘ Visions ⓘ |
| workStructure | three main sections ⓘ |
| workTheme |
possibility of post-baptismal forgiveness
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preparation for impending tribulation ⓘ purity of the church ⓘ |
| workTitle |
Poimēn Hermā (Greek title of The Shepherd of Hermas)
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linked to:
Shepherd of Hermas
|
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Hermas Description of subject: Hermas is an early Christian writer traditionally credited with composing the 2nd-century apocalyptic work known as the Shepherd of Hermas.
Referenced by (7)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Hermas