Publisher's Synopsis
The Oldest Church Manual Called The Teaching Of The Twelve Apostles is a book written by Philip Schaff and published in 1885. The book contains the text of the Didache, which is believed to be the oldest surviving Christian church manual. The Didache was likely written in the late first or early second century and provides insight into the beliefs and practices of the early Christian church. The text includes instructions on baptism, the Eucharist, fasting, prayer, and other aspects of Christian life. Schaff provides an introduction to the text, discussing its history and significance, as well as notes and commentary to help readers better understand the text. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of early Christianity and anyone interested in the history of the 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.
