New Testament

noun

: the second part of the Christian Bible comprising the canonical Gospels and Epistles and also the book of Acts and book of Revelation see Bible Table

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Recent Examples on the Web In just three minutes, Morello connects references to New Testament apostles and the Clash to Black History Month and a coming earthquake — all over a funky, heavy riff. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2024 After all, the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament are joined at the hip. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2024 But it is governed by a board of trustees, most of whom are Nazarenes who advance the belief that the Old and New Testament contain all the truth necessary to faith and Christian living. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024 In the Bible's New Testament, Jesus Christ was said to have been resurrected three days after he was crucified by the Romans in A.D. 30. Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 11 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for New Testament 

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of New Testament was in the 14th century

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New Testament

noun
: the second of the two chief divisions of the Christian Bible see bible

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