Colossians

Matthew the Apostle, also known as Matthew the Evangelist, is traditionally considered one of Jesus’s twelve apostles and the author of the Gospel of Matthew. He is mentioned in the New Testament as a tax collector called to follow Jesus.

The Gospel of Mark, one of the synoptic Gospels, narrates Jesus’ ministry, emphasizing his role as a teacher and healer. It portrays Jesus as the Son of Man and Son of God, highlighting his messianic nature as a suffering servant.

The Gospel of Luke, the third New Testament Gospel, recounts Jesus’ life and ministry. Scholars believe it was written between AD 80-110, drawing from Mark, Q, and unique L sources.

The Gospel of John, the fourth canonical Gospel, presents a schematic account of Jesus’ ministry, emphasizing his identity as the Christ and Son of God. It likely originated within a Johannine community around AD 90-110, drawing on traditions dating back to AD 70.

The Acts of the Apostles, the fifth book of the New Testament, recounts the founding of the Christian Church and its spread throughout the Roman Empire. Written by Luke the Evangelist, it continues the story of Christianity after Jesus’ ascension, focusing on the early church and the missionary work of Paul the Apostle.

The Epistle to the Romans, written by Paul the Apostle, explains salvation through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Addressed to both Jewish and Gentile Christians in Rome, the epistle outlines Paul’s reasons for his planned visit to the city.

The First Epistle to the Corinthians, attributed to Paul and Sosthenes, addresses issues within the Corinthian Christian community. Written in Koine Greek, it is believed to be the second letter to the Corinthians despite its name.

Second Epistle to the Corinthians is a New Testament epistle attributed to Paul and Timothy, addressed to the church in Corinth and Christians in Achaea.

The Epistle to the Galatians, a New Testament letter from Paul, addresses the controversy surrounding Gentile Christians and the Mosaic Law. Written during the Apostolic Age, it argues that Gentile Galatians don’t need to adhere to Mosaic Law, particularly circumcision.

The Epistle to the Ephesians, traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, is considered Deutero-Pauline by some scholars. They argue it was written by a disciple summarizing Paul’s teachings.

The Epistle to the Philippians, attributed to Paul the Apostle, is a composite of multiple letters written to the Christian church in Philippi. The most likely city of origin is Rome, around 62 AD.

The First Epistle to the Thessalonians is a New Testament epistle attributed to Paul the Apostle, likely written by AD 52. It addresses the church in Thessalonica, modern-day Greece, and is considered one of Paul’s earliest letters.

The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians, traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, is a New Testament book whose authorship is debated by scholars. Dating estimates range from 51-52 AD to 80-115 AD.

The First Epistle to Timothy, one of the pastoral epistles, offers guidance to Timothy on church organization and leadership. Scholars debate its authorship, with most believing it was written after Paul’s death.

The Second Epistle to Timothy, traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle, is one of the three pastoral epistles. Scholars debate its authorship, with some arguing for a follower of Paul’s teachings due to differing themes and a more organized church hierarchy.

Saint Titus, mentioned in Galatians, accompanied Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem and later reconciled the Christian community in Corinth. He later served as the first bishop of Crete and was buried in Cortyna, with his head later enshrined in St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice.

The Epistle to Philemon, a New Testament book, is a prison letter from Paul the Apostle to Philemon, a Colossian church leader. The letter addresses themes of forgiveness and reconciliation, specifically regarding Philemon’s slave Onesimus.

The Epistle to the Hebrews, traditionally attributed to Paul, is a New Testament book that exhorts Christians to persevere in the face of persecution. Its authorship is debated, with some scholars suggesting it was written for Jewish Christians in Jerusalem. The epistle presents Jesus as both exalted Son and High Priest, a unique dual Christology.

The Epistle of James, written in Koine Greek, is a New Testament epistle traditionally attributed to James the brother of Jesus. It addresses Jewish Christians scattered abroad, emphasizing perseverance, humility, and godly wisdom.

First Epistle of Peter, written by Peter the Apostle, addresses persecuted Christians in Asia Minor. The letter may have been written from Rome, referred to as “Babylon”.

2 Peter, a New Testament epistle, is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle but is considered pseudepigraphical by scholars. The exact date of authorship is uncertain, falling between AD 60 and 150.

The First Epistle of John, likely written in Ephesus between 95 and 110 AD, advises Christians on discerning true teachers. Scholars debate the authorship, with most believing it was written by John the Evangelist.

Second Epistle of John attributed to John the Evangelist. Modern scholars debate authorship, with no consensus on identity.

The Third Epistle of John, attributed to John the Evangelist, is a personal letter recommending Demetrius and his group to Gaius. Its authenticity was debated until the 5th century, but its language suggests a late 1st-century date of composition.

The Epistle of Jude, attributed to Jude, brother of James, condemns false teachers within the early Christian community. The letter, written in Koine Greek, warns of judgment for these opponents who denigrate angels.

The Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, is an apocalyptic text written in Koine Greek. Its author, identified as “John of Patmos,” is a subject of scholarly debate, with traditional sources dating it to the reign of Emperor Domitian. The book combines epistolary, apocalyptic, and prophetic genres, featuring vivid imagery and diverse Christian interpretations.