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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

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.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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