Our final book we explore in the “Banned Books of the Bible” series comes from the first part of the Second Century – a popular text known as The Shepherd of Hermas. This book is a testament to the zeal of the early Christians for righteous living. In today’s sermon, Father John focuses on the central theme of the book – that two “angels” (or natures) reside within us, warring for ascendancy. How do we feed the negative impulses within us? Listen and find the wisdom containing in this intense but powerful book from our ancestors in the faith.