50 a.d. didache
"tHE TWO WAYS"

introduction

The Didache (DID-a-key) is an early Christian teaching document that most scholars date back to the first century (A.D. 50-100.)  During this time, Christians were known as “The Way,” possibly named from this teaching booklet.

The Didache was highly regarded by many early Christians. It had a significant influence on the early church members.  Before the New Testament canon was formally settled, several Biblical canons included the Didache.

The document disappeared and was lost for hundreds of years until it was rediscovered in 1873 by Philotheos Bryennious of Nicodemia.

Today it is usually included among the 1st and 2nd generation Christian writings known as the Apostolic Fathers.

Although the Didache did not find its way into the final canon of the New Testament, it is still a useful teaching document for Christian living today. 

The most basic tenants of the Gospels are condensed into an easy to understand pieces of wisdom, insights, and instructions.

The Didache booklet is an early church teaching to the nations that all Christians can relate to.  Scripture weaves through the booklet is pronounce, demonstrating why the teaching document was guarded and appreciated by the early Church.

The Didache was taught to newly converted Christians BEFORE they were baptized.  They had to memorize the Didache as parchment papers were costly to duplicate.

The teachings prepare a young converts heart, soul, spirit, and mind into a standard of righteousness.  The yoke of Christ (righteousness) guides you through the wilderness and into the Kingdom of God.

Read more in the PDF file format to view and print the complete teachings of the 50 A.D. Didache.

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