Matthew and the Didache Didache
significant similarities between didache , gospel of matthew have been found these writings share words, phrases, , motifs. there increasing reluctance of modern scholars support thesis didache used matthew. close relationship between these 2 writings might suggest both documents created in same historical , geographical setting. 1 argument suggests common environment community of both didache , gospel of matthew composed of jewish christians beginning. also, 2 ways teaching (did. 1–6) may have served pre-baptismal instruction within community of didache , matthew. furthermore, correspondence of trinitarian baptismal formula in didache , matthew (did. 7 , matt 28:19) similar shape of lord s prayer (did. 8 , matt 6:5–13) appear reflect use of similar oral traditions. finally, both community of didache (did. 11–13) , matthew (matt 7:15–23; 10:5–15, 40–42; 24:11,24) visited itinerant apostles , prophets, of whom heterodox.
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