How many books does the new testament have

The New Testament of the Bible contains 27 books, which are divided into four categories:

  1. Gospels (4 books):
    • Matthew
    • Mark
    • Luke
    • John
  2. Acts of the Apostles (1 book):
    • Acts
  3. Epistles (letters) of Paul (13 books):
    • Romans
    • 1 Corinthians
    • 2 Corinthians
    • Galatians
    • Ephesians
    • Philippians
    • Colossians
    • 1 Thessalonians
    • 2 Thessalonians
    • 1 Timothy
    • 2 Timothy
    • Titus
    • Philemon
  4. General Epistles (7 books):
    • Hebrews
    • James
    • 1 Peter
    • 2 Peter
    • 1 John
    • 2 John
    • 3 John
    • Jude

Note that the New Testament also includes the Book of Revelation, which is often classified as an Apocalyptic or prophetic book, but is not typically considered one of the Epistles.