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. |
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The
Didache instructs the Christians in the right path of life
Roman road
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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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