kerygma

noun

ke·​ryg·​ma kə-ˈrig-mə 

: the apostolic proclamation of salvation through Jesus Christ

kerygmatic

ˌker-ig-ˈma-tik 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Greek kērygma, from kēryssein to proclaim, from kēryx herald — more at caduceus

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above