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New Testament |
Matthew. |
A brief history of the life of Christ. |
Mark. |
A brief history of the life of Christ, supplying some incidents omitted by St. Matthew. |
Luke. |
The history of the life of Christ, with especial reference to his most important acts and discourses. |
John. |
The life of Christ, giving important discourses not related by the other evangelists. |
Acts. |
The history of the labours of the apostles and of the foundation of the Christian Church. |
Romans. |
A treatise by St. Paul on the doctrine of justification by Christ. |
1 Corinthians. |
A letter from St. Paul to the Corinthians, correcting errors into which they had fallen. |
2 Corinthians. |
St. Paul confirms his disciples in their faith, and vindicates his own character. |
Galatians. |
St. Paul maintains that we are justified by faith, and not by rites. |
Ephesians. |
A treatise by St. Paul on the power of divine grace. |
Philippians. |
St. Paul sets forth the beauty of Christian kindness. |
Colossians. |
St. Paul warns his disciples against errors, and exhorts to certain duties. |
1 Thessalonians. |
St. Paul exhorts his disciples to continue in the faith and in holy conversation. |
2 Thessalonians. |
St. Paul corrects an error concerning the speedy coming of Christ the second time. |
1&2 Timothy. |
St. Paul instructs Timothy in the duty of a pastor, and encourages him in the work of the ministry. |
Titus. |
St. Paul encourages Titus in the performance of his ministerial duties. |
Philemon. |
An appeal to a converted master to receive a converted escaped slave with kindness. |
Hebrews. |
St. Paul maintains that Christ is the substance of the ceremonial law. |
James. |
A treatise on the efficacy of faith united with good works. |
1&2 Peter. |
Exhortations to a Christian life, with various warnings and predictions. |
John. |
Respecting the person of our Lord, and an exhortation to Christian love and conduct. |
2 John. |
St. John warns a converted lady against false teachers. |
3 John. |
A letter to Gaius, praising him for his hospitality. |
Jude. |
Warnings against deceivers. |
Revelation. |
The future of the Church foretold. |