gospel

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Old English godspel (corresponding to good +‎ spell, i.e. "good tidings"), used to translate ecclesiastical Latin bona annuntiatio, itself a translation of ecclesiastical Latin evangelium / Ancient Greek εὐαγγέλιον (euangelion), evangel), literally "good news". Cf. Old Norse and Icelandic guðspjall.

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Singular
gospel

Plural
gospels

gospel (plural gospels)

  1. The first section of the Christian New Testament scripture, comprising the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, concerned with the life, death, and teachings of Jesus.
  2. An account of the life, death, and teachings of Jesus, generally written during the first several centuries of the Common Era.
  3. A message expected to have positive reception or effect.
  4. (Protestantism) the teaching of Divine grace as distinguished from the Law or Divine commandments
  5. (uncountable) gospel music

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gospel

  1. (music) gospel

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English

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gospel m. inv.

  1. (music) gospel (style of music)
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