General epistles refer to letters written to a wider audience or audience at large, while pastoral epistles are letters addressed to specific individuals or communities. Pastoral epistles often contain guidance and instructions for church leaders, whereas general epistles address various theological and ethical issues relevant to all believers.

The eight general epistles are: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude, and Hebrews.

There are three types of books in the New Testament. They are the Historical Books, Pauline Epistles, and General Epistles