Apocrypha · Chapter 43 of 114
Visions and Mandates
ON THE BUILDING OF THE TOWER: He said to me: Do you remember the tower showed to you being built upon waters with square and bright stones?
2The tower is the Church, and the stones are the servants of God who enter into it.
3The stones from the depths are those who died for righteousness and were baptized.
4And the stones from the earth are those who recently entered the faith of God.
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About The Shepherd of Hermas
Visions, commandments and parables received by a former slave in Rome, debating whether there is a second chance after grave sin. It was read as Scripture in several ancient churches.