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kerygma


ke·ryg·ma

noun \kə-ˈrig-mə\

Definition of KERYGMA

: the apostolic proclamation of salvation through Jesus Christ
ker·yg·mat·ic \ˌker-ig-ˈma-tik\ adjective

Origin of KERYGMA

Greek kērygma, from kēryssein to proclaim, from kēryx herald — more at caduceus
First Known Use: 1889

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