The Early Church Didache
The Early Church

Teaching of the Lord through the Twelve Apostles: the oldest surviving manual of church life and teaching, a so-called "church order," from the first or second centuries.

The Didache instructs the Christians in the right path of life

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Chapters 1-6 of the Didache contrast the "Way of Life" and the "Way of Death." These chapters offer moral instruction for those preparing to be baptized. Chapters 7-10 give instructions for liturgical practice, including prayers which may have been used at either the Lord's Supper or agape feasts. Chapters 11-15 discuss matters of ministry and discipline in the church. Chapter 16 presents teaching regarding the last times.



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