kerygma

/kəˈɹɪɡ.mə/

KƏɹꞮꞬ · mə (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

The Apostolic proclamation of religious truths; the core teachings of Christianity taught by the early Church.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κήρυγμα (kḗrugma, “proclamation, preaching”), from κηρύσσω (kērússō, “I proclaim, preach”), from κῆρυξ (kêrux, “herald”).