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==Formation and Preservation of the New Testament== | ==Formation and Preservation of the New Testament== | ||
[[file:Papyrus 75a.gif |thumb | 200px |Manuscript of the New Testament written on papyrus in about the third century with fragments of Luke chapter 24 and John chapter 1]] | [[file:Papyrus 75a.gif |thumb | 200px |Manuscript of the New Testament written on papyrus in about the third century with fragments of Luke chapter 24 and John chapter 1]] | ||
The New Testament was recorded in the Apostolic Age during the 1st century. As the disciples who witnessed [[Life of Jesus|Jesus’ life]] and [[Jesus' Resurrection|resurrection]] died one after another, it was necessary to write [[Major | The New Testament was recorded in the Apostolic Age during the 1st century. As the disciples who witnessed [[Life of Jesus|Jesus’ life]] and [[Jesus' Resurrection|resurrection]] died one after another, it was necessary to write [[The Major Works of Jesus Christ|Jesus’ work]] and preserve it. | ||
In addition, the apostles and church leaders sent letters to the churches to teach them how to build up their faith correctly. These letters were copied, shared, and read by many churches for a long time. Churches have acknowledged these books as part of the Bible because they share how to follow the teachings of Jesus and the apostles.<ref>Charles Bray Williams, New Testament history and literature, 1917</ref> | In addition, the apostles and church leaders sent letters to the churches to teach them how to build up their faith correctly. These letters were copied, shared, and read by many churches for a long time. Churches have acknowledged these books as part of the Bible because they share how to follow the teachings of Jesus and the apostles.<ref>Charles Bray Williams, New Testament history and literature, 1917</ref> | ||