Cryptic crossword clue
Succinct treatise from small religious community 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SUMMA

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What does SUMMA mean?

SUMMA noun
  1. A comprehensive summary of, or treatise on a subject, especially theology or philosophy.

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