Speaking In Tongues A Critical Historical Examination

Author : Philip E. Blosser,Charles A. Sullivan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666737783

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Speaking in Tongues: A Critical Historical Examination, Volume 2 by Philip E. Blosser,Charles A. Sullivan Pdf

In three carefully researched volumes, this ground-breaking study examines the gift of tongues through two thousand years of church history. Starting in the present and working back in time, these volumes consider (1) the modern redefinition of “tongues” as a private prayer language; (2) the church’s perennial understanding of “tongues” as ordinary human languages; and (3) the Corinthian “tongues,” which, in light of Jewish liturgical tradition, turn out to have been a Semitic liturgical language requiring bilingual interpreters. This second volume tracks the perception and practice of tongues back through the first eighteen hundred years of church history, demonstrating that “tongue-speaking” was always active but puzzlingly different from today’s glossolalia. From Pope Benedict XIV’s detailed treatise in the 1700s, it works back through long-forgotten scholastic and patristic debates to the earliest Christian writers such as Irenaeus. No other resource on the subject approaches the depth and scope of the present volume.

Author : Philip E. Blosser,Charles A. Sullivan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666797626

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Speaking in Tongues: A Critical Historical Examination by Philip E. Blosser,Charles A. Sullivan Pdf

In three carefully researched volumes, this ground-breaking study examines the gift of tongues through 2,000 years of church history. Starting in the present and working back in time, these volumes consider (1) the modern redefinition of "tongues" as a private prayer language; (2) the church's perennial understanding of "tongues" as ordinary human languages; and (3) the Corinthian "tongues," which, in light of Jewish liturgical tradition, turn out to have been a foreign liturgical language (Hebrew or Aramaic) requiring bilingual interpreters. In the first volume, the authors establish that modern glossolalia, far from being a supernatural gift enjoyed by certain believers since the time of Pentecost and undergoing a resurgence in modern times, has no precedent in church life prior to the nineteenth century. They discuss why German theologians, responding to the Irvingite revival, coined the term "glossolalia" in the 1830s; why Pentecostals between 1906-8 quietly began redefining "tongues" to mean a heavenly language unintelligible to human beings but pleasing to God, instead of foreign languages useful for evangelism; why Protestant cessationists believed miraculous tongues had ceased; and why interpolated idioms like "unknown tongues" in Protestant Bibles were aimed originally at Rome's use of Latin.

Author : Philip E. Blosser,Charles A. Sullivan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666737776

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Speaking in Tongues: A Critical Historical Examination by Philip E. Blosser,Charles A. Sullivan Pdf

In three carefully researched volumes, this ground-breaking study examines the gift of tongues through 2,000 years of church history. Starting in the present and working back in time, these volumes consider (1) the modern redefinition of “tongues” as a private prayer language; (2) the church’s perennial understanding of “tongues” as ordinary human languages; and (3) the Corinthian “tongues,” which, in light of Jewish liturgical tradition, turn out to have been a foreign liturgical language (Hebrew or Aramaic) requiring bilingual interpreters. In the first volume, the authors establish that modern glossolalia, far from being a supernatural gift enjoyed by certain believers since the time of Pentecost and undergoing a resurgence in modern times, has no precedent in church life prior to the nineteenth century. They discuss why German theologians, responding to the Irvingite revival, coined the term “glossolalia” in the 1830s; why Pentecostals between 1906–8 quietly began redefining “tongues” to mean a heavenly language unintelligible to human beings but pleasing to God, instead of foreign languages useful for evangelism; why Protestant cessationists believed miraculous tongues had ceased; and why interpolated idioms like “unknown tongues” in Protestant Bibles were aimed originally at Rome’s use of Latin.

Author : Philip E. Blosser,Charles A. Sullivan
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666797640

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Speaking in Tongues: A Critical Historical Examination, Volume 2 by Philip E. Blosser,Charles A. Sullivan Pdf

In three carefully researched volumes, this ground-breaking study examines the gift of tongues through two thousand years of church history. Starting in the present and working back in time, these volumes consider (1) the modern redefinition of “tongues” as a private prayer language; (2) the church’s perennial understanding of “tongues” as ordinary human languages; and (3) the Corinthian “tongues,” which, in light of Jewish liturgical tradition, turn out to have been a Semitic liturgical language requiring bilingual interpreters. This second volume tracks the perception and practice of tongues back through the first eighteen hundred years of church history, demonstrating that “tongue-speaking” was always active but puzzlingly different from today’s glossolalia. From Pope Benedict XIV’s detailed treatise in the 1700s, it works back through long-forgotten scholastic and patristic debates to the earliest Christian writers such as Irenaeus. No other resource on the subject approaches the depth and scope of the present volume.

Author : Gerald Hovenden
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1841273066

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Speaking in Tongues by Gerald Hovenden Pdf

The phenomenon of "Speaking in Tongues"is examined in its religio-historical context. Part 1 considers recent scholarly studies of "inspired speech" in the ancient world where parallels have been alleged with the early Christian experience as recorded in the New testament. In Part 2 both the Lucan and Pauline references to "tongues" are considered in detail with a view to discerning the significance of the phenomenon for the church its its mission and worship. In the light of this, practical implications are drawn for the church in the 21st century.

Author : Katherine Duke Johnson
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1798965186

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Speaking in Tongues: The History of Glossolalia from Early Christianity to the 21st Century by Katherine Duke Johnson Pdf

Speaking in tongues has been a hot-button topic for evangelicals for quite some time. One side challenging the efficacy of its practice within churches today and the other side wholeheartedly embracing it's practice as a standard for Spirit-filled living. The historical record of glossolalia is not without controversy. The faithful believe that its inception stems from the book of Acts with the Holy Spirit descending upon faithful as fire. While there is evidence that speaking with tongue was not confined to the day of Pentecost and existed both within and outside of the Jewish and Christian traditions alike. However, Pentecostals would say that this was not an authentic practice in earlier forms prior to the New Testament church.With the emergence of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Churches of the 21st century, the question of biblical credence of glossolalia is one which clergy continue to grapple with and brings out deep feelings on both sides--continualist and cessationist. I Timothy 2:15 reads ..".study to show our selves approved unto God a workman that doesn't need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." He would only want us to study, pray and have an open heart to whatever that practice reveals. With that, I believe that it is a worthwhile endeavor to test the viability of speaking in tongues within the framework of the continuity of its practice within history from early Christianity through the present. The Bible illustrates several instances of speaking in tongues in the New Testament church. If study of doctrine and history bears out that its practice continues through the present, then it is plausible that the intent is that believers continue its practice in modern day church. Conversely, if the cessation of its practice in history and the biblical interpretation agrees, then the cessationist view is plausible. Again, God is not unnerved by any question, but our finite understanding gives Him the opportunity to provide Himself strong, omnipotent and omniscient for all the world to see.

Author : Robert Chandler Dalton
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 125828569X

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Tongues Like As of Fire by Robert Chandler Dalton Pdf

Author : Jason Cockayne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1690081791

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A Theology of Tongues by Jason Cockayne Pdf

Among evangelicals the sensitive topic of speaking in tongues is often avoided in conversation due to the vast differences in beliefs and practices of Christians across the globe. Over the past century, the belief in and practice of speaking in glossia or "ecstatic utterances" has grown to be accepted by the greater Christian community. Yet, those who practice tongues and those who do not both struggle with a theological definition and understanding of this spiritual gift. While Christians agree that God gave the gift of "tongues" in the first century, many are left to question the purpose of these "tongues," how they were to be used, and if this gift of the Spirit continues to be normative today.The purpose of this book is to provide a concise exposition of speaking in tongues through a biblical and historical analysis. "A Theology of Tongues" seeks to be sensitive to the differing positions in this debate, but give a fair and thorough treatment on speaking in tongues. Through these short pages, the reader will be confronted with the truths needed to take a biblical stance on this topic. Review: "While the author writes convincingly on his perspective/conviction on the issue of tongues, he does so very fairly and from a clear look at Scripture and of history. Would recommend this as a cause for careful consideration by those who have been taught to practice speaking in "tongues" and as a reference for those concerned with unhelpful teaching on the subject."- Scott Z

Author : Fisher Humphreys,Malcolm Tolbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036859093

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Speaking in Tongues by Fisher Humphreys,Malcolm Tolbert Pdf

Author : Robert Glenn Gromacki
Publisher : Baker Publishing Group
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Glossalalia
ISBN : 0875523048

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The Modern Tongues Movement by Robert Glenn Gromacki Pdf

The first half of the twentieth century saw the rise of Pentecostalism with its most spectacular feature of speaking in tongues. Now, in the middle of this century, that phenomenon is being experienced in the historic Christian churches, heralded as the new Pentecostalism or the Charismatic Renewal. What has caused this new movement? What are its characteristics? Is modern tongue-speaking of God, of Satan, psychologically produced, or artificially stimulated? Was speaking in tongues designed to be the outward evidence of the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Was the gift of tongues given as a permanent or a temporary gift to the church? Can tongue speaking be used for private devotions and self-edification? This book presents a careful study of the modern tongues movement with its historical antecedents. It offers a thorough scriptural study of the biblical phenomenon and evaluates the current movement in the light of that study. - Back cover.

Author : Merrill F. Unger
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0825496950

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New Testament Teaching on Tongues by Merrill F. Unger Pdf

An excellent summary of the biblical content on speaking in tongues, from a non-charismatic position. Includes a helpful bibliography.

Author : Sam Storms
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781629996073

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The Language of Heaven by Sam Storms Pdf

What does the gift giver say about the gift He gave? This book will help you overcome the arguments, fears, and anxieties related to this gift. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Shares the author's personal testimony and spiritual journey with speaking in tongues Examines the history of this gift in the church for the past two thousand years Interacts with those who have denied that this gift is valid for today's church Speaks to the relationship between Spirit baptism, Spirit filling, and the gift of tongues Few other issues have separated the church more than the issue of tongues. Sam Storms focuses on this controversial subject with his signature insights to theology and the gifts of the spirit. What does the gift giver say about the gift He gave? Storms seeks to bring balance to this subject in The Language of Heaven as he wrestles with this sensitive issue experientially as well as theologically. He ultimately provides a platform to allow God to speak for Himself as he addresses every text of Scripture on the subject and engages with every theological issue that speaking in tongues provokes. As a pastor, Storms knows the questions that the typical churchgoer is asking and provides clear and accessible answers to them all, including: Is the gift of tongues for every Christian or only some? How does the gift of tongues operate in the life of the believer individually in private practice? How does the gift of tongues operate in the corporate assembly of God's church? How is the Christian edified and strengthened by praying in tongues? How do I pray for the gift and prepare my heart to receive it? You can overcome the arguments, fears, and anxieties related to this spiritual gift. Remember, God gives only good gifts, and it is His intention that His church utilize all that He has provided so that we might experience all that He is.

Author : Rick Walston
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781591607632

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The Speaking In Tongues Controversy by Rick Walston Pdf

Many books and articles have been written in defense of speaking in tongues as the unmistakable, physical evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Through his careful and thorough analysis of the Pentecostal texts in the Book of Acts, Dr. Walston is challenging this view.

Author : Larry Christenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Glossolalia
ISBN : 0901398004

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Speaking in Tongues and Its Significance for the Church by Larry Christenson Pdf

Author : Justin Winsor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : America
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006999887

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Narrative and Critical History of America by Justin Winsor Pdf