gospel

Noun

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

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

• 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)

• an unquestionable truth
  • his word was gospel
    

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

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  religious doctrine , church doctrine , creed , gospel singing , gospel truth , Gospel , Gospels , evangel