protevangelium

noun

prot·​evan·​gel·​i·​um

ˌprōtˌēˌvanˈjelēəm

plural -s

: a messianic interpretation of a text (as Genesis 3:15 Revised Standard Version) presaging man's ultimate triumph over sin through a coming Savior

—used as the first anticipation of the gospel

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from prot- + Late Latin evangelium evangel

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