epistle

/ɪˈpɪsəl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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