gospel

noun

1. the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

Similar word(s): evangel, gospels

Definition categories: communication

2. an unquestionable truth

- his word was gospel

Definition categories: communication, truth

3. folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)

Definition categories: communication, folk

4. the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

Similar word(s): creed

Definition categories: communication, doctrine, ism, philosophy

5. a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance

- Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed

Definition categories: thought, doctrine, ism, philosophy

verb

1. (obsolete, transitive) To instruct in the gospel.