gospel Meaning and Definition

1. n. a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance

2. n. the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

3. n. an unquestionable truth

4. n. the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

5. n. folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)