Gospel (Noun)
Meaning 1
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).
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
An unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
The four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 5
The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.