Prophetic text
The Shepherd of Hermas, Book I
Hermas as narrator/attributed author; historical identity not established
The vision's own interpretation connects the beast with a coming trial and repentance with escape.
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Edition and location
Ante-Nicene Fathers volume2 as revised/edited by Kevin Knight for New Advent
Book I, Vision4, chapters1–3