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New Testament

The Bible includes sixty-six books. These books are divided into two main parts. One part is called the Old Testament. The other part is called the New Testament. The Old Testament has thirty-nine books. These books were written before the birth of Jesus. The New Testament has twenty-seven books. These books were written after the birth of Jesus.

The word “testament” means “covenant.” The New Testament is about the new covenant God made with his people.

See: Old Testament (Law and Prophets); Covenant; New Covenant