Synonyms: gospel
Definition: a doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
Usage: Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed
Similar words: school of thought, doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy
Definition: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Synonyms: evangel, Gospel, Gospels
Definition: the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
Similar words: religious text, religious writing, sacred text, sacred writing
Definition: writing that is venerated for the worship of a deity
Synonyms: gospel, gospel truth
Definition: an unquestionable truth
Usage: his word was gospel
Similar words: true statement, truth
Definition: a true statement
Usage: he told the truth; he thought of answering with the truth but he knew they wouldn't believe it
Synonyms: gospel, religious doctrine, church doctrine, creed
Definition: the written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
Similar words: school of thought, doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy
Definition: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Synonyms: gospel, gospel singing
Definition: folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella 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)
Similar words: folk, folk music, ethnic music
Definition: the traditional and typically anonymous music that is an expression of the life of people in a community