# Cephas — The New Testament, Daily > Chronological New Testament reader with Catholic readings, art, and historical context. (iPhone/iPad app by JEFFREY DANIEL LESSARD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cephas/id6766582355 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [JEFFREY DANIEL LESSARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879579540) - Category: Lifestyle, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 129 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-05-20 - Data updated: 2026-06-25 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cephas/id6766582355/reviews.md ## What is Cephas? The New Testament is the most important story in human history. But it's difficult to piece together from the snippets included in daily and weekly readings. Cephas changes that. It tells the New Testament story in a linear way — from the Annunciation to the death of Saint John the Evangelist — with the seriousness and depth that the history deserves. Every day, Cephas presents the readings from the Catholic liturgical calendar - the same readings heard at Mass that morning, and in Catholic parishes on every continent. The Sunday Gospel, the daily readings of Lent and Advent, the proper feasts and the ordinary days. The full liturgical year, faithful to the Lectionary, available to read at your own pace. In addition to the daily reader, Cephas offers Christians the deeper story. The Story of the New Testament. One hundred and forty-four moments, from the world Christ was born into through the Acts of the Apostles, organized into ten movements. Each moment is paired with a great work of Christian art — Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Ghirlandaio, Mantegna, the masters who interpreted the Gospel for the centuries that followed. Each moment is tied to its place on the map, its date in history, and the figures who lived it. The Inheritance. The story did not end with the New Testament. Cephas's Inheritance modules tell what came after - the saints, the apparitions, and the devotions that carried the Gospel across two thousand years. Three modules are included at launch: Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Our Lady of Guadalupe, and The Sacred Heart Devotion. Each is roughly an hour and a half of serious reading, with curated public-domain art and the careful attention these subjects deserve. New modules will be added periodically. Voices and the Witness. For readers who want to go deeper, the optional Voices and Witness layer adds the Doctors of the Church and the great Christian commentators beside each moment: Athanasius on the Temptation, Aquinas on the Eucharist, Newman on the conversion of Saint Paul. The Witness adds non-Christian historical sources - Tacitus, Josephus, Pliny the Younger - that attest to the New Testament's events from outside the Christian tradition. Art Commentary. One hundred and thirty-one homily-style essays on the great paintings of the New Testament. Not museum captions, but reflections on what each painting sees in the Gospel. One purchase, yours for life. No subscription. Family Sharing included. Apple manages your purchases. Cephas is built for the Christian reader who wants to read New Testament seriously, with the art, the voices, and the inheritance the Church has carried for centuries. Hand-curated editorial work, public-domain art with verified provenance, and a quiet reader designed for contemplation rather than scroll. The Faith has a story. Cephas was built for you to learn that story through text, art, and historical context. No celebrity narrators and no music swells; just the work itself. ## Key features - Linear New Testament narrative - Daily Catholic liturgical readings - Paired Christian art masterpieces - Historical context and timelines - Modules on Church inheritance (saints, apparitions) - Commentary from Church Doctors and historians - Art commentary essays ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Voices and Witness | $14.99 | one-time | | Art Commentary | $14.99 | one-time | | Voices and Witness + Art Bundle | $24.99 | one-time | | Art Discount | $9.99 | one-time | | Art Commentary Discount | $9.99 | one-time | | Padre Pio | $4.99 | one-time | | Our Lady of Guadalupe | $4.99 | one-time | | The Sacred Heart Devotion | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cephas/id6766582355/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Beautiful *2026-05-21* This is an amazing way to read the New Testament, and to learn about the inheritance of the Christian faith. Recommended for serious readers and newcomers alike. ## Frequently asked questions about Cephas ### What is Cephas? Cephas is an application designed to present the New Testament story in a linear fashion, incorporating daily readings from the Catholic liturgical calendar. It aims to provide depth through historical context, curated Christian art, and commentary from significant figures in Church history. ### Does Cephas have ads? No, Cephas does not contain advertisements. The app is designed for a contemplative reading experience without interruptions from ads. ### How often is Cephas updated? The latest version of Cephas is 1.0.5, which was last updated on May 25, 2026. New inheritance modules are planned to be added periodically. ### What devices support Cephas? Cephas is currently supported on iPhone devices. The app is designed for iOS users. ### What is the age rating for Cephas? Cephas has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in its content. ### Is Cephas a subscription app? No, Cephas is a one-time purchase that is yours for life, with no subscription required. Family Sharing is also included, managed by Apple. ### What kind of art is featured in Cephas? Cephas pairs each moment of the New Testament story with a great work of Christian art from masters like Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and Ghirlandaio. It also includes curated public-domain art for its inheritance modules. ### Can I read Cephas offline? The provided description does not explicitly state offline reading capabilities. However, the focus on a quiet reader designed for contemplation suggests it may be optimized for focused study sessions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-25 Text improvements. ### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-22 Bug fixes and content corrections. ### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-21 Text improvements. ### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-20 Reordered screen shots. ### 1.0.1 — 2026-05-20 Refreshed screenshots. ## More apps by JEFFREY DANIEL LESSARD - [House Divided](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/house-divided/id6773154869) All apps by JEFFREY DANIEL LESSARD: https://appshunter.io/developer/1879579540 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-25.*