kerygma

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The Apostolic proclamation of religious truths; the core teachings of Christianity taught by the early Church.

Pronunciation

/kəˈɹɪɡ.mə/

Word forms

kerygma kerygmas kerygmata kerugma

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κήρυγμα (kḗrugma, “proclamation, preaching”), from κηρύσσω (kērússō, “I proclaim, preach”), from κῆρυξ (kêrux, “herald”).

Derived words

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