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1. gospel - noun

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

Synonym(s): Gospel, Gospels, evangel

Hypernym(s): sacred_text, sacred_writing, religious_writing, religious_text




2. gospel - noun

· an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel"

Synonym(s): gospel_truth

Hypernym(s): truth, true_statement




3. gospel - noun

· 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)

Synonym(s): gospel_singing

Hypernym(s): folk_music, ethnic_music, folk




4. gospel - noun

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

Synonym(s): religious_doctrine, church_doctrine, creed

Hypernym(s): doctrine, philosophy, philosophical_system, school_of_thought, ism




5. gospel - noun

· a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"

Hypernym(s): doctrine, philosophy, philosophical_system, school_of_thought, ism





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