epistle
/ɪˈpɪsəl/
noun
- A formal or literary letter, especially one written in ancient times or as part of a religious text.
- Scholars study the ancient epistles to understand daily life in the Roman Empire.
- She found a collection of personal epistles from her grandmother, written during the war.
- The apostle Paul wrote an epistle to the early Christian community in Corinth.
- A letter or message, often written in a formal or instructive style.
- The CEO sent an epistle to all employees outlining the company's new vision.
- His long email felt more like an epistle than a simple update.
- The editor published an epistle from the author explaining the book's themes.