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).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The soulful sounds of traditional gospel music filled the air as the choir performed a cappella.
- Gospel has had a profound influence on the development of blues, jazz, and R&B music.
- Mahalia Jackson was one of the most celebrated gospel singers of all time, known for her powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence.
- The choir's gospel rendition of "Wade in the Water" was a crowd-pleaser at the music festival.
- The Fisk Jubilee Singers, an a cappella group formed in the 1870s, are credited with helping to popularize gospel music beyond the African American community.
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Meaning 2
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 3
An unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- In my house, what my mother says is gospel, we don't question her judgment.
- To my younger siblings, the lyrics of their favorite pop songs were gospel, and they'd memorize every word.
- As far as investment strategies go, his mentor's advice was gospel, and he never doubted its accuracy.
- To her, the writings of that renowned economist were gospel, and she built her career around them.
- The restaurant's regulars swore by the chef's culinary wisdom, and to them, his cooking tips were gospel.
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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.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Gospel of John is known for its poetic language and profound theology, making it a favorite among scholars and laypeople alike.
- She had read the Gospel of Luke many times, but this particular verse stood out to her in a way it never had before.
- The pastor encouraged his congregation to read the Gospel of Matthew and reflect on its message of love and forgiveness.
- In his sermon, the priest drew on passages from the Gospel of Mark to illustrate the importance of faith and perseverance.
- The book club chose to focus on the Gospel of John, exploring its unique themes and symbolism over the course of several weeks.
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Meaning 5
The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Gospel of Luke is one of the most widely read accounts of Jesus' life and teachings.
- She accepted the Quran as her gospel and strove to follow its guidance every day.
- Many adherents consider the teachings of Joseph Smith to be a complement to the gospel found in the Bible.
- As the first formal missionary work outside Palestine, Acts provides crucial historical insight into the spreading of the Christian gospel.
- Historical context played a pivotal role in interpreting and spreading the Jewish gospel as taught in the New Testament.