Catholic Epistles


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Catholic Epistles

pl.n.
The seven New Testament epistles (James, I and II Peter, I-III John, and Jude) that are construed as addressing the concerns of the universal church.
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Catholic Epistles

pl n
(Bible) New Testament the epistles of James, I and II Peter, I John, and Jude, which were addressed to the universal Church rather than to an individual or a particular church
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But to Paul, Catholic Epistles treat of matters that concern everyone while personal letters are only of import to one or two people.
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