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kerygma
[ ki-rig-muh ]
noun
, plural ke·ryg·ma·ta [ki-, rig, -m, uh, -t, uh].
- the preaching of the gospel of Christ, especially in the manner of the early church.
- the content or message of such preaching.
kerygma
/ ˌkeˈriːɡmə /
noun
- Christianity the essential news of Jesus, as preached by the early Christians to elicit faith rather than to educate or instruct
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Other Words From
- ker·yg·mat·ic [ker-ig-, mat, -ik], adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kerygma1
1885–90; < Greek kḗrygma proclamation, preaching, equivalent to kēryk-, stem of kērýssein to proclaim + -ma resultative noun suffix
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kerygma1
from Greek: preaching, proclamation
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Example Sentences
In this connection also, he here and there regards all articles of the Kerygma as of fundamental significance.
From Project Gutenberg
The hesitancy about the details of the Kerygma, only shews the general uncertainty which at that time prevailed.
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