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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And this is where Mary and her family played a critical role that has gone missing from the New Testament Gospels—namely, the revolutionary political implications of this twofold royal lineage.
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Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
The documentary will explore how the letters and the gospels of the New Testament were written, preserved, and passed down as the most influential book in history.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Several conservative pastors compared Kirk to the biblical figure Stephen, who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr of the New Testament.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe kicks off a new, year-long season of Bible studies for the community Sept. 9-10 with 15 sessions on the Old Testament and 15 on the New Testament.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
The documentary will explore how the letters and the gospels of the New Testament were written, preserved, and passed down as the most influential book in history.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Several conservative pastors compared Kirk to the biblical figure Stephen, who was stoned to death and is regarded as the first Christian martyr of the New Testament.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe kicks off a new, year-long season of Bible studies for the community Sept. 9-10 with 15 sessions on the Old Testament and 15 on the New Testament.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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