E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Gospel according to …
The chief teaching of [so-and-so]. “The Gospel according to Mammon” is the making and collecting of money. “The Gospel according to Sir Pertinax Mac Sycophant,” is bowing and cringing to those who are in a position to lend you a helping hand.
