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kerygmatic

kerygmatic

9.9
About telling people the Christian message
  • adjective
  • /ˌkɛrɪɡˈmætɪk/
  • Formal
translation icon : querigmático
  • Her teachings were deeply kerygmatic, focusing on the core principles of faith and salvation.

Examples

  • During the retreat, the speaker emphasized the kerygmatic nature of the church's mission to spread the good news.

  • The emphasis turned to kerygmatic, biblical, and patristic theology.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The pastor delivered a kerygmatic sermon that inspired the congregation to embrace the gospel.

Synonyms

evangelistic
vskerygmatic
3 7.2

Showing strong support for preaching the Christian gospel

focuses on proclamation of doctrine rather than active promotion
sermonic
vskerygmatic
1 7.5

Speaking seriously to teach people about right and wrong

focuses on proclamation of doctrine rather than moral instruction
homiletic
vskerygmatic
  • Formal
9.9

Relating to sermons or like a sermon that gives moral advice

is about doctrinal proclamation rather than sermon style

Surface Forms

kerygmatic positive

Morphology

kerygmatic = kerygma (semi-transparent) = kerygma + tic

The adjective is formed by regular suffixation from 'kerygma', but the noun is a specialist theological term unfamiliar to most learners.

Etymology

The word kerygmatic comes from the Greek kerygma, meaning 'proclamation', and from kēryx, meaning 'herald'. So, something kerygmatic is about proclaiming or preaching the gospel, like a herald announcing important news.