credo, creed - any system of principles or beliefs

Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible

New Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other Epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible

legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

codicil - a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will

jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

devise - a will disposing of real property

testimonial, testimony - something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion"

religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing - writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity

Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Bible, Word of God, Word, Book - the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen"