Noun Definition

gospel

1.Definition: a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance

"Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"

Category: General

2.Definition: an unquestionable truth

"His word was gospel"

Category: General

3.Definition: 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)

Category: General

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

Related Noun(s):evangel, gospels

Category: General

5.Definition: the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

Related Noun(s):creed

Category: General