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EVANGEL
Gospel, Gospels, evangel
(noun) the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ’s life and teachings
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
evangel (plural evangels)
The Christian gospel.
A salutary principle relating to morals, politics, etc.
An evangelist.
Source: Wiktionary
E*van"gel, n. Etym: [F. Ă©vangile, L. evangelium, Gr. Eu-, and cf. Evangely.]
Definition: Good news; announcement of glad tidings; especially, the gospel, or a gospel. Milton. Her funeral anthem is a glad evangel. Whittier.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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