protevangelium
noun
prot·evan·gel·i·um
\ˌprōtˌēˌvanˈjelēəm\
Definition of protevangelium
-s
: a messianic interpretation of a text (as Gen 3:15 RSV) presaging man's ultimate triumph over sin through a coming Savior —used as the first anticipation of the gospel
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Origin and Etymology of protevangelium
New Latin, from prot- + Late Latin evangelium evangel — more at evangel
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