Evangel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈvænd͡ʒəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Evangel is a noun meaning The Christian gospel.
Meaning
The Christian gospel.
More Meanings
- A salutary principle relating to morals, politics, etc.
- An evangelist.
Example Sentences
The Evangiles and Acts, teach us vvhat to beleeve, but the Epiſtles of the Apoſtles vvhat to do.
If, at any time, a philosophy of Laissez-faire, Competition and Supply-and-demand, start up as the exponent of human relations, expect that it will soon end. […] Such philosophies will arise; be preached as Mammon-Gospels, the ultimate Evangel of the World […]
Word Forms
- evangels
Synonyms for evangel
Depending on context, synonyms include gospel, gospels.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gospel, gospels, evangelicanism, evangeliary, epistle, kerygma.
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