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1. The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
   - religious doctrine, church doctrine, creed
    
2. An unquestionable truth
   "his word was gospel";
   - gospel truth
    
3. (a cappella singing) 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)
   - gospel singing, gospel music
    
4. A doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
   "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"

1. The four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
   - Gospels, evangel

Derived forms: gospels, Gospels

Type of: doctrine, ethnic music, folk, folk music, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing, school of thought, truth

Part of: New Testament

Encyclopedia: Gospel