The Didascalia Apostolorum, or Teaching of the Apostles, is one of the earliest and most important texts outside the New Testament that illuminates the life, worship, and governance of the early Church.
 
Preserved in Syriac, Greek, Latin, and other translations, it provides practical instruction on Christian living, liturgy, and the organization of the community. Addressing bishops, presbyters, deacons, and the faithful, the text offers guidance on moral conduct, penitential practice, and the proper ordering of worship.
 
Of particular interest is its detailed discussion of the assembly of the Church, the centrality of the bishop in liturgical life, and the disciplined practice of prayer, fasting, and Eucharist in the third century. The Didascalia also highlights the dangers of neglecting the assembly in favor of worldly pursuits, contrasting Christian responsibilities with the diligence of pagans and synagogue-attending Jews. As a sub-apostolic work, it reflects teachings preserved through oral and written tradition, connecting communities to the faith of the Apostles and early disciples such as Polycarp and Hippolytus.
 
This edition is an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers seeking to understand early Christian worship, Church order, and the moral life of the faithful.