Gospel - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈɡɑːspl|  American pronunciation of the word gospel
Brit.  |ˈɡɒsp(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word gospel

noun

- the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
- an unquestionable truth
his word was gospel
- 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)
- the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group (syn: creed)
- a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed

Extra examples

...her private gospel is to do good cheerfully and without any expectation of reward...

One should not treat any historical document as gospel.

Missionaries were sent to preach the Gospel.

Don't take everything she says as gospel (=don't believe everything she says).

Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed

His followers listened to him preach the gospel.

Gordy's parents... instilled in their children the gospel of hard work and religious faith.

Singers like Franklin and Redding helped gospel music make its mark on popular culture.

He traveled the southern states, preaching the gospel.

We abhor those who mystify the gospel. (Ch. H. Spurgeon)

Word forms

noun
singular: gospel
plural: gospels
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