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   E·pis·tle

   /iˈpis(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. a letter: formal, humorous "activists firing off angry epistles"
   • ▪ a poem or other literary work in the form of a letter or series of letters. formal, humorous
   • ▪ a book of the New Testament in the form of a letter from an Apostle: formal, humorous "St. Paul's epistle to the Romans"
   • ▪ an extract from an Epistle (or another New Testament book not a Gospel) that is read in a church service. formal, humorous

   Word Origin Old English, via Latin from Greek epistolē, from epistellein ‘send news’, from epi ‘upon, in addition’ + stellein ‘send’. The word was reintroduced in Middle English from Old French.

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   Learn the meaning of epistle as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Epistle can refer to a letter in the New Testament, a formal letter, or a composition in letter form.

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   What is an Epistle Letter?

   • It’s a distinctive kind of letter, one valued and worthy of honor. Epistles differ from other letters primarily in their purpose. While letters can be about any topic and might be informal or even trite—think letters between friends catching up on life—epistles are instructional in nature. The tone is typically one of teacher to student.

   What is an Epistle and What is It's Meaning and Purpose in the Bible?

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   What is an epistle in the Bible?

   • An epistle is a long, formal letter. Several books of the Bible consist of epistles. If you're used to emails and text messages, you might be surprised by the idea of the epistle — a letter that is very long and also very formal. An epistle isn't something you dash off in a few minutes while waiting for the bus.

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   How do epistles differ from other letters?

   • Epistles differ from other letters primarily in their purpose. While letters can be about any topic and might be informal or even trite—think letters between friends catching up on life—epistles are instructional in nature. The tone is typically one of teacher to student. In short, epistles carry weight. What is an Epistle in the Bible?

   What is an Epistle and What is It's Meaning and Purpose in the Bible?

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   Where does the word 'epistle' come from?

   • The word “epistle” comes from the Greek word epistolé, which means “letter”. Epistles make up the majority of the Bible’s New Testament. Of the 27 books, 21 are epistles.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EpistleEpistle - Wikipedia

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   An epistle is a formal letter, often didactic, directed or sent to a person or group of people. Learn about the origin and evolution of epistles in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome and Christianity, and the different categories and features of New Testament epistles.

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   Apr 27, 2022 · Epistles are letters of instruction and encouragement written by apostles to the early church. Learn about the 21 epistles in the New Testament, who wrote them, and what they teach us about Christian living.

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   An epistle is a letter, especially a formal or didactic one, or a literary work in letter form. Learn about the different types of epistles, their history, and how to use them in sentences.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEPISTLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   An epistle is a formal letter or one of the letters written to the early Christians by the apostles. Learn more about the meaning, usage and origin of this word with examples and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › epistleEpistle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An epistle is a long, formal letter. Several books of the Bible consist of epistles. If you're used to emails and text messages, you might be surprised by the idea of the epistle — a letter that is very long and also very formal. An epistle isn't something you dash off in a few minutes while waiting for the bus.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › epistle_nepistle, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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    Epistle is a noun that has five meanings related to Christianity, literature, church architecture, and liturgy. It comes from Latin or French and is pronounced /ᵻˈpɪsl/ or /ᵻˈpɪs (ə)l/.