kerygma

ke·ryg·ma

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Definitions of kerygma word

noun plural kerygma the preaching of the gospel of Christ, especially in the manner of the early church. 1
noun plural kerygma the content or message of such preaching. 1
noun kerygma The Apostolic proclamation of religious truths, especially as taught in the Gospels. 1
noun kerygma the essential news of Jesus, as preached by the early Christians to elicit faith rather than to educate or instruct 0
noun kerygma preaching of the Gospel 0
noun kerygma emphasis on the essence and spirit of the Gospel, as in preaching, catechesis, etc. 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < Greek kḗrygma proclamation, preaching, equivalent to kēryk-, stem of kērýssein to proclaim + -ma resultative noun suffix

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