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New Testament

The New Testament is a collection of 27 books. They were written by and for the first generations of Christians, the followers of Jesus Christ. They were written in the first 100 years after the ministry of Jesus.
The New Testament is concerned with Jesus and his significance, and with the early Christian Church.

Origins of the Term “New Testament”

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