gospel

gos•pel n.

Religion[often: Gospel;
uncountable;
often: the + ~] the teachings of Jesus and the apostles;
the Christian Bible, esp. the story of Jesus' life and teachings as contained in the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Religion[usually: Gospel* countable] any of these four books.
[uncountable] Also called ˈgos•pel ˈtruth. something thought of as absolutely true and that cannot reasonably be questioned.
a doctrine regarded as of prime importance:[countable]political gospel.
Music, Music and Dance[uncountable] music sung originally in American black Protestant churches and often characterized by responsive singing and a distinctive solo style.

adj. [before a noun]

Religionof, relating to, or proclaiming the gospel or its teachings;
in accordance with the gospel;
evangelical.
Music and Danceof, relating to, employing, or performing gospel music.

gos•pel n.

Religionthe teachings of Jesus and the apostles;
the Christian revelation.
Religionthe story of Christ's life and teachings, esp. as contained in the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Religion(usually cap.) any of these four books.
something regarded as true and implicitly believed:to take his report for gospel.
a doctrine regarded as of prime importance:political gospel.
Religionglad tidings, esp. concerning salvation and the kingdom of God as announced to the world by Christ.
Religion(often cap.) [Eccles.]an extract from one of the four Gospels, forming part of the Eucharistic service in certain churches.
Music, Music and DanceSee gospel music.

adj.

Religionof, pertaining to, or proclaiming the gospel or its teachings:a gospel preacher.
Religionin accordance with the gospel;
evangelical.
Music and Danceof or pertaining to gospel music:a gospel singer.

bef. 950; Middle English go(d)spell, Old English gōdspell (see good, spell²); translation of Greek euangélion good news; see evangel¹

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gospel /ˈɡɒsp^əl/ n

Also called: gospel truth an unquestionable truth: to take someone's word as gospel
a doctrine maintained to be of great importance
Black religious music originating in the churches of the Southern states of the United States
the message or doctrine of a religious teacher
- the story of Christ's life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels
- the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ
- (as modifier): the gospel story

Etymology: Old English gōdspell, from gōd good + spell message; see spell²; compare Old Norse guthspjall, Old High German guotspell

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Gospel /ˈɡɒsp^əl/ n

any of the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
a reading from one of these in a religious service

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