The Didache: The Early Christian Teaching With Scholarly Notes & Commentary

Discover one of the earliest surviving Christian documents outside the New Testament—clear, direct, and deeply practical. This book offers a rare look into how the first Christian communities lived and worshiped: prayer, fasting, baptism, the Lord’s Supper, leadership, and the moral “way of life” expected of believers. With concise scholarly notes and commentary throughout, this edition explains key phrases, historical context, and theological meaning—so you can read the Didache with confidence and depth.

• A firsthand look at earliest Christianity — Explore early Christian ethics (“Two Ways”), community expectations, and the rhythm of faith in the first generations of the church.
• Worship and practice made clear — Learn what the Didache teaches about baptism, prayer, fasting, the Eucharist, church order, and discerning teachers and prophets.
• Scholarly notes that clarify, not complicate — Definitions, context, and concise explanations illuminate difficult lines, translation choices, and historical background.
• Perfect for study, discussion, or devotion — Ideal for readers of early church history, theology, Bible study groups, and anyone seeking the roots of Christian doctrine and practice.