epistle

書簡、(新約聖書)使徒書簡 ◇Gk.epi＋stellein(＝送る)

(noun) A letter, especially a formal one. See Synonyms at letter.
(noun) A literary composition in the form of a letter.
(noun) Bible One of the letters included as a book in the New Testament.
(noun) Bible An excerpt from one of these letters, read as part of a religious service.

Philemon. (1 page) The epistle is the most important early Christian writing dealing with forgiveness.

apostle

使徒、最初のキリスト教伝道者 ◇Gk.apo(＝遠くへ)＋stellein(＝送る)

使徒の

◇Gk.apo(＝あちらへ)＋strephein(＝向きを変える)

書簡(体)の、手紙(の)による