Gospel - Definition

n 1: the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke,
and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and
teachings [syn: Gospel, Gospels, evangel]
2: an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel" [syn:
gospel, gospel truth]
3: 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) [syn:
gospel, gospel singing]
4: the written body of teachings of a religious group that are
generally accepted by that group [syn: religious doctrine,
church doctrine, gospel, creed]
5: a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance;
"Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"