What is the GOSPEL?

You’ve heard the word Gospel—but what did it actually mean to Jesus? To the early Christians? And why was it considered such a radical (even dangerous) message in the first century? In this episode of Whiskey and the Writings, we begin a multi-part deep dive into the meaning and origin of the word gospel (Greek: euangelion), how it was used in the Roman Empire, and why the New Testament writers hijacked it to describe the message of Jesus. Spoiler: it was more than just personal salvation—it was a bold political and theological claim.