The first four books of the New Testament, which were written forty to sixty years after Jesus' death, are called the gospels, or "good news," because
a. they tell about the life of Jesus.
b. they prophesy about good things happening to those that read them.
c. they tell about the missions of the first Christians.
d. they prophesy the end of times.
Answer: a. they tell about the life of Jesus.
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