Synonyms of gospels

Noun


1. Gospel, Gospels, evangel, sacred text, sacred writing, religious writing, religious text

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

Noun


1. Gospel, Gospels, evangel, sacred text, sacred writing, religious writing, religious text

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

2. Gospel, Gospels, evangel, sacred text, sacred writing, religious writing, religious text

usage: an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel"

3. gospel, gospel truth, truth, true statement

usage: 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)

4. gospel, gospel singing, folk music, ethnic music, folk

usage: the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group

5. religious doctrine, church doctrine, gospel, creed, doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism

usage: a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance; "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"

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