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The books are traditionally classified into categories:

The books are traditionally classified into categories:

* The four [[Gospel]]s (literally "Good news"): [[Alleged Bible contradictions|varying]] accounts of the life and ministry of [[Jesus]], consisting of the gospels attributed to [[Saint Matthew|Matthew]], [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]], [[Luke]], and [[John the Apostle|John]].

*The four [[Gospel]]s (literally "Good news"): [[Alleged Bible contradictions|varying]] accounts of the life and ministry of [[Jesus]], consisting of the gospels attributed to [[Saint Matthew|Matthew]], [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]], [[Luke]], and [[John the Apostle|John]].

* [[The Acts of the Apostles]] (or just "Acts") (which J. B. Phillips evocatively called "The Young Church In Action,") which concerns the ministry of the Apostles after the death of Christ. It is similar in language and style to and reads as a continuation of, the Gospel of [[Luke]].

*[[The Acts of the Apostles]] (or just "Acts") (which J. B. Phillips evocatively called "The Young Church In Action,") which concerns the ministry of the Apostles after the death of Christ. It is similar in language and style to, and reads as a continuation of, the Gospel of [[Luke]].

* [[Epistles (biblical books)|The Epistles]] (which J. B. Phillips called "Letters to Young Churches,") ''Romans'' through ''Jude'', consisting of fourteen letters attributed to St. Paul and seven by other writers including James, [[Saint Peter|Peter]], John, and Jude.  The writer of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] is not known with certainty, but was probably [[Jesus]] himself.<ref>See [[Mystery:Did Jesus Write the Epistle to the Hebrews?]]</ref>

*[[Epistles (biblical books)|The Epistles]] (which J. B. Phillips called "Letters to Young Churches,") ''Romans'' through ''Jude'', consisting of fourteen letters attributed to St. Paul and seven by other writers including James, [[Saint Peter|Peter]], John, and Jude.  The writer of the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]] is not known with certainty, but was probably [[Jesus]] himself.<ref>See [[Mystery:Did Jesus Write the Epistle to the Hebrews?]]</ref>

* [[The Book of Revelation]] (or just "Revelation,") the prophetic book which ends the New Testament. It is also known as "the Apocalypse" (Greek for 'revelation'). It is somewhat similar in style to the [[Old Testament]] book of [[Daniel]] (and indeed weaves common prophecy), and tells of the end of the world, including [[Armageddon]], Judgment Day, and the arrival of the Kingdom of Heaven. Despite Jesus' thrice-repeated promise in it that 'I shall come very soon', opinions vary as to whether it refers to imminent events set amid the then Roman Empire or to the far future.

*[[The Book of Revelation]] (or just "Revelation,") the prophetic book which ends the New Testament. It is also known as "the Apocalypse" (Greek for 'revelation'). It is somewhat similar in style to the [[Old Testament]] book of [[Daniel]] (and indeed weaves common prophecy), and tells of the end of the world, including [[Armageddon]], Judgment Day, and the arrival of the Kingdom of Heaven. Despite Jesus' thrice repeated promise in it that 'I shall come very soon', opinions vary as to whether it refers to imminent events set amid the then Roman Empire or to the far future.

As with the Old Testament, the chapter and verse divisions of the various books are not original but were added in medieval times for greater understanding.  But the term "New Testament" was first coined (in Latin) around A.D. 200, by the theologian Tertullian, who was the first biblical scholar to write in Latin.

As with the Old Testament, the chapter and verse divisions of the various books are not original, but were added in medieval times for greater understanding.  But the term "New Testament" was first coined (in Latin) around A.D. 200, by the theologian Tertullian, who was the first biblical scholar to write in Latin.

The oldest books in the New Testament are the letters of [[Paul]], or possibly the book of [[St. James the Less|James]].

The oldest books in the New Testament are the letters of [[Paul]], or possibly the book of [[St. James the Less|James]].

== Books of the New Testament Canon ==

==Books of the New Testament Canon==

[[Image:Rylands papyrus verso.jpg|thumb|Rylands papyrus, verso, (P52); containing on the one side part of St. John's Gospel verses 31-33, on the other of verses 37-38 of chapter xviii.]]

[[Image:Rylands papyrus verso.jpg|thumb|Rylands papyrus, verso, (P52); containing on the one side part of St. John's Gospel verses 31-33, on the other of verses 37-38 of chapter xviii.]]

* [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]]

*[[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]]

* [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]]

*[[Gospel of Mark|Mark]]

* [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]]

*[[Gospel of Luke|Luke]]

* [[Gospel of John|John]]

*[[Gospel of John|John]]

* [[Acts of the Apostles]]

*[[Acts of the Apostles]]

* [[Epistle to the Romans|Romans]]

*[[Epistle to the Romans|Romans]]

* [[First Epistle to the Corinthians|I Corinthians]]

*[[First Epistle to the Corinthians|I Corinthians]]

* [[II Corinthians]]

*[[II Corinthians]]

* [[Galatians]]

*[[Galatians]]

* [[Ephesians]]

*[[Ephesians]]

* [[Philippians]]

*[[Philippians]]

* [[Colossians]]

*[[Colossians]]

* [[First Epistle to the Thessalonians|I Thessalonians]]

*[[First Epistle to the Thessalonians|I Thessalonians]]

* [[II Thessalonians]]

*[[II Thessalonians]]

* [[I Timothy]]

*[[I Timothy]]

* [[II Timothy]]

*[[II Timothy]]

* [[Epistle to Titus|Titus]]

*[[Epistle to Titus|Titus]]

* [[Epistle to Philemon|Philemon]]

*[[Epistle to Philemon|Philemon]]

* [[Epistle to the Hebrews|Hebrews]]

*[[Epistle to the Hebrews|Hebrews]]

* [[Epistle of James|James]]

*[[Epistle of James|James]]

* [[I Peter]]

*[[I Peter]]

* [[Second Epistle of Peter|II Peter]]

*[[Second Epistle of Peter|II Peter]]

* [[I John]]

*[[I John]]

* [[II John]]

*[[II John]]

* [[III John]]

*[[III John]]

* [[Epistle of Jude|Jude]]

*[[Epistle of Jude|Jude]]

* [[Book of Revelation|Revelation]]  

*[[Book of Revelation|Revelation]]

== Language ==

==Language==

Most of the books of the New Testament, except for the Gospel of Luke, the Epistle to the Hebrews and several of Paul's letters, were written in [[Koine Greek]], a form of Greek used as a lingua franca around the eastern part of the Roman Empire at the time, rather than the [[Aramaic]] that would have actually been spoken in the events described.

Most of the books of the New Testament, except for the Gospel of Luke, the Epistle to the Hebrews and several of Paul's letters, were written in [[Koine Greek]], a form of Greek used as a lingua franca around the eastern part of the Roman Empire at the time, rather than the [[Aramaic]] that would have actually been spoken in the events described.

Is Jesus’ Name Greek or Hebrew? Jesus Christ told us that by His name we shall be saved, and by the authority of His name we can cast out demons, heal the sick, and so on. In most Bibles, including the King James Version, His name is Jesus Christ with a J. However, there is a relatively recent movement among some who insist that since the letter J never existed back in the New Testament era, His name should be spoken and written in Hebrew. But is that true? With salvation being at stake, it would be vitally important to get His name right. Despite what many of these neo-Hebrew messianic Christians might think, the movement actually did not gain ground until the early 1900s, when every other modern doctrine of demons and anti-Christ institutions took shapes, such as the Federal Reserve, the IRS, and others. It does not take a lot of intelligence to realize that the New Testament was rendered in a form of ancient Greek called Koine Greek. This means it was not rendered in Hebrew. Why? Because our Heavenly Father knew that the same Pharisees and Sadducees who conspired to kill Jesus Christ would trap the new Christian Church with their confusing Hebrew language gymnastics. Recall that Jesus scolded the false leaders because they twisted the concept of tithing in order to get out of helping their parents, and also twisted the law by focusing on the gold of the altar instead of the meaning of the sacrifice on the altar. Likewise, they would trick new Christians regarding the name of Jesus Christ, deceiving them into waiting for a false Messiah with a Hebrew name of their choosing, instead of the universal name God already determined for Jesus Christ. God chose ancient Greek to deliver Jesus’ name. The fact that the letter J did not exist back then is nonsense. Are you saying that now in order to be saved, every Christian has to speak Hebrew since the letter J did not exist? The entire English language was not around! No modern language existed back then, so stop it with that silliness. This is yet another trap by Satan to condition you to worship his anti-Christ, who will have a Hebrew name, most likely the name Yeshua or one of its variations. Don’t be fooled. Once again, the New Testament was written in ancient Greek precisely because God wanted to open up salvation to Jew and Gentile alike, and keep the yeast of the Pharisees from leading everyone to Hell with them! Think long and hard on that.

== See also ==

*[[The Twelve Apostles]]

* [[The Twelve Apostles]]

*[[Virgin Mary]]

* [[Virgin Mary]]

*[[New Testament understanding through the Jewish perspective]]

* [[New Testament understanding through the Jewish perspective]]

*[[Famous Bible paintings]]

* [[Famous Bible paintings]]

*[[Aramaic Judaism, Jewish Aramaic Christianity, and John 1:1]]

* [[Aramaic Judaism, Jewish Aramaic Christianity, and John 1:1]]

*[[Covenant]]

* [[Covenant]]

*[[Alexandria-text type]]

* [[Alexandria-text type]]

 

== References ==

==Sources==

* Cruden, A., ''Complete Concordance to the Old and New Testaments'' (Lutterworth, 1930)

* Cruden, A., ''Complete Concordance to the Old and New Testaments'' (Lutterworth, 1930)

* Cross, C., ''Who Was Jesus?'' (Hodder & Stoughton, 1970)

* Cross, C., ''Who Was Jesus?'' (Hodder & Stoughton, 1970)

== External links ==

== External links ==

{{New Testament Books}}

*[http://www.swartzentrover.com/cotor/E-Books/christ/Interliner/Greekindex.htm The Interlinear Translation of the Greek New Testament]

*[http://www.swartzentrover.com/cotor/E-Books/christ/bruce/ntdocindex.htm THE NEW TESTAMENT DOCUMENTS Are they Reliable?]

 

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