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kerygma Definition

ke·rygma (kə rig′mə)

noun

  1. preaching of the Gospel
  2. 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

kerygma Related Forms
ker′·yg·mat′ic (ker′ig mat′ik) adjective
kerygma Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • church: But what sort of continuity, if any, could be discerned between the message of Jesus and the kerygma of the church?

Adjective modifier

  • apostolic: Further, the epistles at least echo the faith of the apostolic kerygma.

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