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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Walsh says MacDonald’s perspective on the New Testament is not unique among biblical scholars. — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

In his first letter to the Corinthians in the New Testament, the apostle Paul describes bringing together members of the early Christian community across economic divides to share everything in common. — Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 30 July 2026

Fearful of invading marauders, humankind has turned distrustful and stingy, ignoring Zeus’ command to show generosity toward the poor and foreign-born, a cornerstone of faith that would later be repurposed in the New Testament. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

He is later referred to in texts of Rabbinic Judaism, the New Testament, and the Qurʾān. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026