Definition of kerygma in English:
kerygma
nounPlural kerygmata kəˈrɪɡmə
Theology The preaching or proclamation of the Christian gospel.
our historical knowledge of Jesus validates the Christian kerygma
Example sentencesExamples
- This is simply untrue as kerygma and woefully inadequate for churches to teach as social ethics.
- It is clear that the fathers were trying to keep a balanced relationship between the kerygma of Jesus and their own historical reality.
- The kerygma is articulated through law and gospel.
- Discard the myths in which biblical stories are wrapped and hold on to the kerygma to which they point.
- The process of mutuality begins with valuing the context of God's people in which the kerygma has been preached.
Synonyms
religious teaching, instruction, message
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek kērugma, from kērussein 'proclaim'.