Term

Apostolic Tradition

Also known as Traditio Apostolica

A 3rd-century church order describing early Christian rites and practices.

Filed underHistorical TheologyChurch History

Definition

A document from the early 3rd century that describes the rites and practices of the church. Its authorship was uncertain until the 20th century, when it was established as the work of Hippolytus.

Sources

  1. 1.Everett Ferguson Church History: Volume One: From Christ to Pre-Reformation. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2013). pp. 147-158

Last revised August 18, 2026