kerygmatic

Variant of kerygma

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.
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