Disgospel

/dɪsˈɡɑːspəl/ verb

Definition

A rare, constructed term meaning to remove gospel elements from something or to contradict the gospel; primarily theoretical.

Etymology

From dis- (opposite/remove) + gospel (the Christian teachings from Greek eu-angelion, 'good news'). This appears to be a very rare or nonce word.

Kelly Says

This word shows how religious language gets prefix-modified in theological debate—you probably won't hear 'disgospel' in modern churches, but theologians arguing about doctrine could construct it to describe corrupting Christian teaching.

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