The Oldest Church Manual Called the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles (1885)

The Oldest Church Manual Called The Teaching Of The Twelve Apostles is a book written by Philip Schaff in 1885. The book is a translation of a Christian document known as the Didache, which is believed to have been written in the first century AD. The Didache is considered to be one of the oldest surviving Christian documents and is a manual that provides guidance on Christian teachings and practices. The book includes a translation of the original text of the Didache, along with an introduction and commentary by Schaff. The introduction provides background information on the history and significance of the Didache, while the commentary provides analysis and interpretation of the text. The Teaching Of The Twelve Apostles covers a wide range of topics, including baptism, fasting, prayer, the Eucharist, and the treatment of prophets and teachers. It also includes instructions on how to conduct church meetings and how to deal with various ethical issues. Overall, The Oldest Church Manual Called The Teaching Of The Twelve Apostles is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history and teachings of early Christianity.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.