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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The difference today is like Old Testament to New Testament. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2024 The bidding documents also specify that the Bibles include both the Old Testament and New Testament, the Pledge of Allegiance and the Bill of Rights. Ken Miller, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2024 Given that Quisling came from a family with four generations of clergymen, his conversations with Olsen provide fascinating philosophical duels in New Testament understanding. Alissa Simon, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024 In the Bible's New Testament, Bethany is a town near Jerusalem where Lazarus lived. Meena Azzollini, Parents, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for New Testament 

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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Testament. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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New Testament

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

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