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The Didache

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The Didache

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009

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The Didache

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

20

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Syria • 1st century

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Didache, attributed to an anonymous author, is an early Christian work serving as a manual for believers. It provides guidance on ethics, rituals, and church organization, bridging Jewish traditions and Christian practice. Topics include baptism, fasting, prayer, the Eucharist, and community leadership, reflecting early Christian community life and teachings.

Informative

Inspirational

Serene

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,850 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Didache receives mixed reviews. Positively, it is appreciated for its historical significance, offering insights into early Christian practices and teachings. Readers find its straightforward moral guidance and community rules fascinating. However, some criticize its lack of narrative depth and perceived outdatedness. Its brevity is both a strength and a limitation for detailed exploration.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Didache?

Readers interested in early Christianity, religious studies, or ancient texts would enjoy The Didache. Fans of The Apostolic Fathers or The Nag Hammadi Library are likely to appreciate its insights into early Christian practices and teachings.

4.4

2,850 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

20

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Syria • 1st century

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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