New testament

New Testament

The New Testament (pronounced: /njuː ˈtɛstəmənt/) is the second part of the Christian biblical canon, the first being the Old Testament. The New Testament discusses the teachings and person of Jesus, as well as events in first-century Christianity.

Etymology

The term "New Testament" comes from the Latin Novum Testamentum, which is translated from the Greek Διαθήκη Καινή (Diatheke Kaine). Both terms mean "new covenant" or "new agreement".

Structure

The New Testament is divided into five sections: the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), the Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline epistles, the General epistles, and the Book of Revelation.

Related Terms

• Gospels: The first four books of the New Testament that recount the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Acts of the Apostles: The fifth book of the New Testament that describes the early Christian church.
• Pauline epistles: Thirteen letters in the New Testament attributed to Paul the Apostle.
• General epistles: Seven letters in the New Testament that are not attributed to Paul.
• Book of Revelation: The final book of the New Testament, also known as the Apocalypse of John, which contains prophetic visions of the end times.

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