New Testament

The New Testament is a collection of 27 books recounting the life of Jesus and the teachings of his first disciples, recognized as canonical by the Christian Church.

It is made up of several books, the main ones being the Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, which recount the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It also includes the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles (letters) of Paul and other apostles, and the Apocalypse. These writings were written in ancient Greek (koïnè) over a period of around 80 years, probably between 50 and 120 AD.

The list of New Testament books was established during the first centuries of Christianity, with important decisions taken at councils such as the Council of Laodicea in 363 and the Council of Rome in 382. The final canon was confirmed by the synods of Carthage in 397 and 419, establishing the 27 books we know today. 

For Christians, the New Testament represents the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the full revelation of God through Jesus Christ. The writings aim to convey the central message of the Christian faith: the death and resurrection of Jesus, offering salvation to mankind. 

The New Testament is therefore fundamental to the understanding of the Christian faith, and continues to influence millions of believers around the world.