Didache

British

/ ˈdɪdəˌkiː /

noun

Also called: the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles. a treatise, perhaps of the 1st or early 2nd century _ad , on Christian morality and practices

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Etymology

Origin of Didache

C19: from Greek, literally: a teaching, from didaskein to teach

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But that the prophets altogether were in danger of being secularised is shewn in Didache XI.

From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan

There can be little doubt that the Didache was used as a manual for catechumens for several centuries.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

On the other hand, it is wanting in the Supper prayers of the Didache, unless c.

From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan

The Didache had already prescribed stated formulæ for prayer.

From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan

There is nowhere any mention of a saving work of Christ in the whole Didache, nay, even the Kerygma about him is not taken notice of.

From History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) by Neil Buchanan

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