The second part of the
Bible, recognized by the Christian church from the 4th century as sacred doctrine. Biblical scholars have credited the individual sections to various authors, whose main aim was to proclaim the message of Christian salvation. The New Testament consists of 27 books, containing Christian history, letters, and prophecies. It includes the
Gospels, which tell of the life and teachings of Jesus, the
Acts of the Apostles, and the book of
Revelation.
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