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Introducing the New Testament, 2nd ed. (ch. 3): The New Testament Writings

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"one who is sent" (apostolos); used for certain leaders among the earliest followers of Jesus, especially the twelve disciples and Paul.

having to do with the earliest followers of Jesus and/or the apostle Paul; apostolic writings are ones produced by people who knew Jesus or Paul (or, at least, writings that are in line with the thinking of such people).

apostolic tradition

oral or written materials that are believed to bear a close connection to Jesus, his original disciples, or the missionary Paul, or believed to be congruent with what those people taught.

the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

literally, "rule" or "standard"; used by religious groups to refer to an authoritative list of books that are officially accepted as Scripture.