Etymology Evangelism



the word evangelist comes koine greek word εὐαγγέλιον (transliterated euangelion) via latinised evangelium used in canonical titles of 4 gospels, authored (or attributed to) matthew, mark, luke, , john (also known 4 evangelists). greek word εὐαγγέλιον meant reward given messenger news (εὔ = , ἀγγέλλω = bring message ; word angel comes same root) , later news itself.


the verb form of euangelion, (translated evangelism ), occurs in older greek literature outside new testament, making meaning more difficult ascertain. parallel texts of gospels of luke , mark reveal synonymous relationship between verb euangelizo (εὑαγγελίζω) , greek verb kerusso (κηρύσσω), means proclaim .








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