evangel
evangel · evangels
The Christian gospelThe Christian gospel.
/ɪˈvænd͡ʒəl/
Meaning
3 sensesThe Christian gospel.
A salutary principle relating to morals, politics, etc.
An evangelist.
More definitions
- the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
Origin
From Middle English evaungel, evangile, from Old French evangile, from Late Latin evangeliFrom Middle English evaungel, evangile, from Old French evangile, from Late Latin evangelium, from Ancient Greek εὐαγγέλιον (euangélion, “good news”), from εὐάγγελος (euángelos, “bringing good news”), from εὐ- (eu-, “well”) + ἀγγέλλειν (angéllein, “to announce”) (English angel). The word gospel is from the same Ancient Greek origin, also meaning “good news”, but translated into Latin, then calqued into Old English.
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