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epistles
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书信, 使徒书信
any of the letters in the New Testament, written by the apostles
An epistle is a letter written by an apostle, who is one of the early leaders and followers of Jesus Christ, to Christian communities or individuals. These letters offer teachings, guidance, and encouragement on matters of faith, conduct, and theology. They address specific issues faced by the recipients and provide insight into Christian beliefs and practices, helping to shape the teachings and organization of the early church.
- Paul's epistle to the Romans is a foundational text in Christian theology.
保罗给罗马人的书信是基督教神学中的基础文本。
- The epistle of Peter encourages believers facing persecution.
彼得的书信鼓励面临迫害的信徒。
- The epistle to the Corinthians addresses issues in the early church.
给哥林多人的书信讨论了早期教会的问题。
- The epistle to the Ephesians emphasizes unity in the body of Christ.
给以弗所人的书信强调了在基督身体里的合一。
- In his epistle to Titus, Paul gives guidance on church leadership.
在给提多的书信中，保罗提供了关于教会领导的指导。
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书信, 正式信件
a formal letter that conveys a specific message or imparts knowledge or wisdom
- Voltaire was a prolific writer of philosophical epistles on topics like religion, morality and politics during the Enlightenment period.
伏尔泰是启蒙时期一位多产的作家，撰写了关于宗教、道德和政治等主题的哲学书信。
- Scholars debate whether the apocryphal Epistles of Hippocrates truly contain correspondence from the famous ancient Greek physician.
学者们争论希波克拉底的伪经书信是否真的包含这位著名古希腊医生的通信。
- The Dead Sea Scrolls include ancient epistles addressing religious disputes among Jewish sects in late Second Temple period Judea.
死海古卷包括古代书信，这些书信讨论了第二圣殿时期晚期犹太教派之间的宗教争议。