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n. the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
Word Usage
"While the gospels in the New Testament are about telling the story of Jesus, the point of the gospels is not found within in the narrative, that is, by reading, studying and learning the order of events."