English word gospel comes from Middle English goddspell
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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goddspell | Middle English (enm) | |
gospel | English (eng) | (obsolete, transitive) To instruct in the gospel. (Protestantism) the teaching of Divine grace as distinguished from the Law or Divine commandments. (uncountable) That which is absolutely authoritative (definitive).. (uncountable) gospel music. A message expected to have positive reception or effect.. An account of the life, crucifixion, death, resurrection, and teachings of Jesus, generally [...] |