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| − | An '''epistle''' is a type of letter. The word comes from the Greek language, and is typically used to describe formal letters sent to a group of people rather than to an individual. The [[New Testament]] in the [[Bible]] contains many epistles written to Christian congregations in the 1st century A.D. | + | [[Image:St Paul Preaching.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[Saint Paul|St. Paul]] defends his preaching (Giovanni Ricco)]] |
| + | An '''epistle''' is a type of formal letter. The word comes from the [[Greek language]], and is typically used to describe formal letters sent to a group of people rather than to an individual. The [[New Testament]] in the [[Bible]] contains many epistles written to Christian congregations in the 1st century A.D., especially by [[Saint Paul]]. | ||
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| + | [[Jesus]] may have written the [[Epistle to the Hebrews]]. | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Epistles of Paul]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:40, June 10, 2025
St. Paul defends his preaching (Giovanni Ricco)
An epistle is a type of formal letter. The word comes from the Greek language, and is typically used to describe formal letters sent to a group of people rather than to an individual. The New Testament in the Bible contains many epistles written to Christian congregations in the 1st century A.D., especially by Saint Paul.
Jesus may have written the Epistle to the Hebrews.