New Testament
The collection of 27 early Christian writings accepted as canonical by all Christian confessions and denominations. These writings reveal the witness of the early church to the Christ event as the saving act of God. They include four gospels (accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection), the Acts of the Apostles, 13 letters ascribed to the Apostle Paul, the Letter to the Hebrews, seven “catholic” or general letters, and the Revelation (Apocalypse) of John. The Catechism notes that “The New Testament consists of books written by the people of the New Covenant, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, to set forth the life and teachings of Jesus and to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom for all people” (BCP, p. 853). See Bible, The.
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