ke·ryg·ma | \ kə-ˈrig-mə 
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\Definition of kerygma
: the apostolic proclamation of salvation through Jesus Christ
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kerygmatic \ ˌker-ig-ˈma-tik \ adjective
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The first known use of kerygma was in 1889
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