Publisher's Synopsis
The Oldest Church Manual Called The Teaching Of The Twelve Apostles is a book written by Philip Schaff and first published in 1885. The book provides a complete translation of the Didache, which is considered to be the oldest surviving church manual. The Didache is a document that outlines the teachings and practices of the early Christian church, and is believed to have been written in the first century AD. In addition to the translation of the Didache, the book includes an introduction by Schaff that provides historical context and background information on the text. The introduction discusses the authorship and dating of the document, as well as its significance in understanding the early Christian church. The book is divided into chapters that cover topics such as the two ways, baptism, fasting, prayer, the Eucharist, and the treatment of traveling prophets. Each chapter includes a translation of the relevant section of the Didache, as well as commentary from Schaff that provides further explanation and analysis. Overall, The Oldest Church Manual Called The Teaching Of The Twelve Apostles is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity, as well as anyone interested in understanding the beliefs and practices of the early Christian church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
