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 Bible's Book of Revelation has influenced U.S. immigration policy, with interpretations of America as the New Jerusalem and unwanted migrants as the castaways meant for Hell, a New Testament scholar says in a new book.
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Donahue was named the Raymond E. Brown Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Roland Park and taught for 16 years at Loyola University Maryland, according to the biography prepared by his order.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
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
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Donahue was named the Raymond E. Brown Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Roland Park and taught for 16 years at Loyola University Maryland, according to the biography prepared by his order.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
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
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“New Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Testament. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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