Synonyms for gospel

Noun

1. Gospel, Gospels, evangel, sacred text, sacred writing, religious writing, religious text

usage: four books in the New Testament that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

2. gospel, gospel truth, truth, true statement

usage: an unquestionable truth; "his word was gospel"

3. gospel, gospel singing, folk music, ethnic music, folk, a cappella singing, a capella singing

usage: a genre of a capella 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)

4. religious doctrine, church doctrine, gospel, creed, doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism

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

5. gospel, doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism

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