Gospels
/ˈɡɑːspəlz/
Definition

Definition of Gospels - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
Christianitythe four New Testament books about Jesus's life
  • The Gospels are central to Christian teachings.
2.
teachingsChristian teachings based on Jesus's life
  • The Gospels are central to Christian beliefs.
3.
metaphoricalRareany authoritative narrative or teachingRare
  • His speeches became the Gospels for the new generation.
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Expressions with Gospels

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the first three Gospels in the New Testament
The Synoptic Gospels include Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Origin of Gospels

Old English, gōd (good) + spel (news)

Terms with Gospels included in their meaning

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gospel writer
writer of one of the four Gospels
Christianity
related to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke
religious texts
sayings of Jesus not found in the canonical Gospels
early writings
saying of Jesus found outside the Gospels
religious text
harmony of four Gospels in a single narrative
religion
any of the four Gospels in the New Testament
preacher
person who preaches from the Gospels
Luc.abbr.
abr: Luke
one of the four Gospels in the Bible

Examples of Gospels in a sentence

  • He studied the Gospels in theology class.
  • The Gospels provide insight into Jesus's teachings.
  • Many sermons are based on the Gospels.
  • The book was treated as gospel by its readers.
  • Her advice was considered gospel in the community.

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  1. French:Évangiles, ...
  2. German:Evangelien, Heilige Schriften, ...
  3. Italian:Vangeli, Gli insegnamenti fondamentali, ...
  4. Spanish:Evangelios, Los Evangelios, ...
  5. Portuguese:Evangelhos, Doutrinas, ...
  6. Chinese:福音书, 权威教义, ...
  7. Japanese:福音書, 教えの書, ...
  8. Arabic:أَلْأَنَاجِيل, الأناجيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַבְּשׂוֹרוֹת, הַבְּשׂוֹרָה הַנּוֹצְרִית, ...
  10. Russian:Евангелия, истинные учения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Євангелія, настанови, ...
  12. Hindi:सुसमाचारों, सुसमाचार, ...

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