the New Testament
noun
: the second part of the Christian Bible that describes the life of Jesus Christ and the lessons that he taught
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By fourth grade, students would encounter passages about Jesus in the New Testament.
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Amie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
They'll also be required to read Bible stories, including passages from the New Testament and excerpts from the Book of Job.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
The middle school readings shift to passages from the New Testament.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
By fourth grade, students would encounter passages about Jesus in the New Testament.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Amie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
They'll also be required to read Bible stories, including passages from the New Testament and excerpts from the Book of Job.
—
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The middle school readings shift to passages from the New Testament.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
By fourth grade, students would encounter passages about Jesus in the New Testament.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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