New Testament

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/new-testament

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the number of canonical texts?27 books
2. What is the primary language of composition?Koine Greek
3. What are the 27 books of the New Testament about?The 27 books talk about Jesus of Nazareth, his teachings, his death and resurrection, and what his friends did after him.
4. Why are there different kinds of books in the New Testament?The books are different kinds: four Gospels tell Jesus' story, Acts shows the early church, letters give advice, and Revelation shows visions.

Biblical Canon: The collection of books officially recognized as divinely inspired and authoritative scripture.
Textual Criticism: The scholarly study of ancient texts to determine their original wording and historical development.
Sacred Tradition: The body of beliefs and practices passed down through generations in religious communities, often alongside scripture.