evangel

[ ih-van-juh l ]

/ ɪˈvæn dʒəl /

the good tidings of the redemption of the world through Jesus Christ; the gospel.

(usually initial capital letter) any of the four Gospels.

doctrine taken as a guide or regarded as of prime importance.

good news or tidings.

Origin of evangel

1300–50; Middle English < Late Latin evangelium < Greek euangélion good news (see eu-, angel); replacing Middle English evangile < Middle French

evangel ²

[ ih-van-juh l ]

/ ɪˈvæn dʒəl /

an evangelist.

1585–95; < Late Latin evangelus < Greek euángelos (adj.) bringing good news. See evangel¹

Such was the great reform by which the Post-Office became an evangel of civilization; but all this may be ours.

Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 18 (of 20) |Charles Sumner
Also the good news of the Evangel was proclaimed in the house.

The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's |A. Mildred Cable
It never occurred to her that she herself might even now be that "evangel."

Susan B. Anthony |Alma Lutz
On the same day, that of St. Andrew, it seemed that the prophecy of the Evangel had come true.

The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 |Emma Helen Blair

The gentleman probably conceives himself to have a "mission" to diffuse the Evangel of Cupid by the instrumentality of capers.

Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) |Various

evangel

/ (ɪˈvændʒəl) /

archaic the gospel of Christianity

(often capital) any of the four Gospels of the New Testament

any body of teachings regarded as central or basic

US an evangelist

C14: from Church Latin ēvangelium, from Greek evangelion good news, from eu- + angelos messenger; see angel