kerygma
kerygma definition
ke·rygma (kə rig′mə)
noun
- preaching of the Gospel
- emphasis on the essence and spirit of the Gospel, as in preaching, catechesis, etc.
Etymology: Gr(Ec) kērygma, preaching < Gr, a proclamation < kēryssein, to proclaim < kēryx, a herald < IE base *kar-, to praise loudly > OE hrothor, joy
Related Forms:
- kerygmatic ker′·yg·mat′ic (ker′ig mat′ik) adjective
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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