{"product_id":"didache-benjamin-blakewell-9789371236874","title":"Didache: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles: The Forgotten Manual of the Early Church for Understanding First-Century Christian Life and Worship.(Bil","description":"\u003cp\u003e The \u003ci\u003eDidache\u003c\/i\u003e, also called \u003ci\u003eThe Teaching of the Twelve Apostles\u003c\/i\u003e, is a remarkable document from the earliest centuries of Christianity. Long lost and rediscovered in 1873, it offers a vivid look into how the first disciples lived their faith. In sixteen short chapters it covers ethics, worship, leadership, and hope for Christ's return. This edition provides both the Greek text and English translation, along with commentary and study aids. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e At its heart the \u003ci\u003eDidache\u003c\/i\u003e contrasts the Way of Life with the Way of Death. It calls believers to love God, love their neighbor, practice generosity, and live with integrity. These moral instructions formed the backbone of Christian catechesis, preparing converts for baptism and shaping communities into places of humility, accountability, and hope. Its ethical teaching is both ancient and timely. By describing how ordinary Christians worshiped, it bridges the New Testament and later church traditions, reminding us of a time when worship was marked by gratitude, simplicity, and unity. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e This bilingual edition: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals \u003cstrong\u003eearly Christian ethics \u003c\/strong\u003ethrough the striking image of two contrasting paths, showing that discipleship is a choice between life and death with eternal significance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides \u003cstrong\u003e detailed baptismal guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting preference for immersion in flowing water while also permitting pouring, reflecting both pastoral flexibility and faithfulness to the command of Jesus.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents \u003cstrong\u003ethe Lord's Prayer as a daily rhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e, transforming it from a teaching into a central liturgical act shaping the devotion of Christian communities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreserves \u003cstrong\u003ethe earliest Eucharistic prayers \u003c\/strong\u003efocused on thanksgiving, unity, and hope, providing invaluable insights into how the first Christians understood communal meals and worship practices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows the transition from itinerant apostles and prophets to bishops and deacons, offering \u003cstrong\u003epractical lessons about discernment and leadership \u003c\/strong\u003e, and the need for character in ministry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCloses with \u003cstrong\u003ea vision of the end times\u003c\/strong\u003e, urging watchfulness, perseverance, and hope, reminding believers that life and worship are to be lived in light of eternity.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003erich commentary sections\u003c\/strong\u003e that unpack the historical background, theological significance, and relevance of each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures appendices with \u003cstrong\u003etimelines, a glossary of Greek terms, and study questions\u003c\/strong\u003e, to explore early Christian life and apply it meaningfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Blakewell,Apostolic Fathers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9371236876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789371236874\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cby Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Benjamin Blakewell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743240761599,"sku":"9789371236874","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/didache-benjamin-blakewell-9789371236874","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}