ゴスペル
Meanings
1
gospel (of Jesus); the Gospel message
Refers to the Christian gospel, the teachings and message of Jesus Christ.
He travels around the world to spread the gospel.
2
the Gospels; Gospel books
Specifically refers to the four canonical Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) in the New Testament.
See also: 福音書
The first four books of the New Testament are called the Gospels.
3
gospel music; gospel song
A genre of Christian music, often with strong vocals and emotional expression. Abbreviation of ゴスペルソング.
See also: ゴスペルソング
She sings gospel music at church.
Usage patterns
- ゴスペルを歌うto sing gospel (music)
The church choir sang gospel music.
- ゴスペルを聴くto listen to gospel music
She listens to gospel music every morning before going to work.