Kerygma Definition
kə-rĭgmə
noun
Preaching of the Gospel.
Webster's New World
Emphasis on the essence and spirit of the Gospel, as in preaching, catechesis, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- kerugma
Other Word Forms of Kerygma
Noun
Singular:
kerygma
Plural:
kerygmataOrigin of Kerygma
From Ancient Greek κῆρυγμα (kērugma, “proclamation, preaching”), from κηρυσσω (kerusso, “I proclaim, preach”), from κῆρυξ (kēruks, “herald”)
From Wiktionary
Greek kērugma preaching, proclamation from kērux kērug- herald
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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