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The Didache

Author Unknown 2nd century or Later

Who he was

  • The “Didache” or “The Lord’s teachings to the Gentiles as conveyed by the 12 Apostles” is similar to an ecclesiastic manual (from the years 70 to 180.)
  • First section: Christian behavior (1-6).
  • Second section: Liturgical and sacramental life (7-10, 14).
  • Third section: Disciplinary regulations (11-15).
  • Fourth section: The Parousia(Second Coming) of the Lord (16).

What he wrote

  • It is the oldest source of ecclesiastical law, or Church manual which we possess.
  • Some scholars state that Alexandria is the place of its origin.

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