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The New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven books typically recognized in Christian churches. Authored by eight individuals, including six Apostles—Matthew, John, Paul, James, Peter, and Jude—as well as their immediate disciples Mark and Luke. These writings are categorized into three main types: Historical books (Gospels and Acts), Didactic books (Epistles), and a Prophetical book (Apocalypse). This structure shapes the theological foundations and teachings that are central to Christian beliefs and practices.
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The New Testament, as usually received in the Christian Churches, is made up of twenty-seven different books attributed to eight different authors, six of whom are numbered among the Apostles (Matthew, John, Paul, James, Peter, Jude) and two among their immediate disciples (Mark, Luke).
The contents and the literary form of these writings they may be divided into: 1. Historical books (Gospels and Acts), 2. Didactic books (Epistles) 3. Prophetical book (Apocalypse).