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Gospel; one of the four Gospels
Any of the four New Testament books — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — that recount the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
福音書を読む。
To read the Gospels.
マタイによる福音書が好きだ。
I like the Gospel of Matthew.
牧師は毎週福音書の一節について話す。
The pastor speaks each week about a passage from the Gospels.
Refers to the four canonical Gospels of the New Testament. 福音 means 'good news,' and 書 means 'book; writing.'
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- マタイによる福音書: the Gospel of Matthew
- 四福音書: the four Gospels
RELATED TERMS:
- 福音: gospel; good news — also used figuratively for very welcome news
- 聖書: the Bible
- 新約聖書: the New Testament