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The New Testament

The New Testament is the second part of the Christian Bible. It tells the story of Jesus and the early days of Christianity. The first part of the Bible is called the Old Testament, which is mostly based on the Hebrew Bible. Together, Christians believe both parts are very special and important.

The New Testament has 27 books written in Koine Greek. It includes four gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, letters called epistles by Paul the Apostle and others, and the Book of Revelation. Over time, these books were chosen by early Christians to be very important.

The Gospels

The four gospels tell the story of Jesus of Nazareth. A gospel means "good news." These stories share the happy message about Jesus and his important role.

  • The Gospel of Matthew talks about Jesus' family tree and his birth.
  • The Gospel of Mark starts with Jesus being baptized.
  • The Gospel of Luke was written by someone who traveled with Paul.
  • The Gospel of John begins with a thoughtful introduction and ends with Jesus appearing again after his death.

Acts of the Apostles

The Acts of the Apostles tells what happened after Jesus died and came back to life. It continues the story from the Gospel of Luke and describes the work of Jesus' followers.

Epistles and Revelation

The New Testament also has letters, called epistles, written by Paul and others to early Christian groups and people. The last book is the Book of Revelation, which has special messages and visions for early Christian groups.

The New Testament is very important to Christians. They see it as holy and helpful for learning about Jesus and living a good life. It has inspired many stories, artworks, and songs over the years.

Images

An ancient papyrus manuscript showing text from the Bible's Second Epistle to the Corinthians.
An ancient Bible handwritten in Latin in 1407, displayed at Malmesbury Abbey in England.
An ancient papyrus manuscript containing early biblical writings, providing insight into historical religious texts.
An ancient manuscript fragment from the Codex Regius, an important historical religious text.
An ancient illuminated manuscript page from the Rabbula Gospels, featuring detailed religious artwork and text.
An ancient illuminated manuscript page from Matthew's Gospel in the Ethiopian Bible, showcasing beautiful Ge'ez script and artistic design.
A historical painting showing King Gustav Vasa and Mikael Agricola, an important figure in Finnish history.
An ancient illuminated manuscript page featuring text and artwork from the Gospel of John.
A 16th-century fresco by Gaudenzio Ferrari showing scenes from the life of Jesus Christ, including the Nativity, the Last Supper, and the Resurrection, located in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Varallo Sesia, Italy.
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An ancient illuminated manuscript showing Jesus Christ standing before Pontius Pilate, from the Rossano Gospels.
An ancient page from the Gutenberg Bible, one of the first major books printed using movable type.

Related articles

Book of Revelation
Old Testament
Hebrew Bible
Christians
Koine Greek
Paul the Apostle

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