1. Writings of the New Testament The Early Church Writings

2. Acts of the Apostles Written by the evangelist, Luke The continuation of Jesus earthly mission through the actions of his closest followers, the apostles. The beginning of the Catholic church.

3. Epistles or Letters The first New Testament writings (around 50 AD) A collection of 21 letters written by church leaders, particularly St. Paul, to guide and advise the newly formed Christian communities. ▫Pauline Letters  Written by St. Paul to newly formed communities of the early Church  Letter to Hebrews, not written by St. Pau; ▫Catholic Letters  Written by others to the Church in general  Pastoral letters

4. Book of Revelations An account of the conflict between good and evil and the promise of a new world to come in which God triumphs and takes his followers with him. Written by John, a Jewish-Christian prophet