The Shepherd of Hermas, Chapter 4 summary
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In Chapter 4, Hermas encounters a huge beast but passes unharmed after overcoming fear through faith in the Lord. The Church appears as a virgin and explains that the beast represents approaching tribulation, urging repentance and interpreting its four colors as the present world, destruction, purification, and the coming age.
What happens
- While walking into the country and praying, Hermas hears a voice telling him not to doubt.
- A huge beast approaches through rising dust, and Hermas overcomes his fear by trusting the Lord.
- The beast lies still as Hermas passes, and a white-clad virgin whom he recognizes as the Church meets him.
- The Church explains that the Lord sends Segri to restrain the beast and tells Hermas to warn the elect.
- She interprets the beast's four colors and teaches that repentance and purity offer escape from tribulation.
- The Church departs, and a noise makes Hermas turn back in fear of the beast.
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