Epistle
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An epistle (pronounced [ɪˈpɪsəl]) (Greek επιστολη, epistolē, "letter") is a writing directed or sent to a person or group of persons, usually a letter and a very formal, often didactic and elegant one. The letters in the New Testament from Apostles to Christians are usually referred to as epistles; those traditionally from Paul are known as Pauline epistles and the others as Catholic or general epistles.
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See also
- Pauline epistles
- General epistles
- Heroides, by Ovid
- Letter
- Epistolary novel, a novel written as a series of letters or similar writings
- Epistle (Quaker)
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