Note 29 — PART III CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN PLINY AND TRAJAN
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Hermas, whose writings are usually classed with the works of the “Apostolic Fathers,” does not fall into this category.
(a) There is some doubt as to whether Hermas can be rightly considered an “Apostolic Father.”
(b) His writings are not cast in the Epistolary form, but are purely theological treatises or pamphlets.
They are partially examined below (see pp. 178–84) with reference to their date, authorship, and contents generally.