What Is the Didache Text?

The Didache (Koine Greek: διδαχή), also known as “The Teaching,” or, “The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles,” is an enigmatic primitive Church document describing early Christian ethics, practices, and order.

Why is the Didache important?

In its first chapter, The Didache promotes love for God and neighbor as a primary rule of living. ... The Didache not only promotes specific church practices but also cultivates the personal practices of the church member. As such, holiness, morality and high ethical standards are important.

What is the content of didache?

The Didache includes two primitive and unusual prayers for the Eucharist ("thanksgiving"), which is the central act of Christian worship. It is the earliest text to refer to this rite as the Eucharist. Chapter 9 begins: Now concerning the Eucharist, give thanks this way.

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