Holy G/ghost?: The Impact of Spiritualism on Pentecostalism’s Theology of Tongues
This article contests the current narrative of the development of the Pentecostal theology of tongues. It argues that 19th and 20th century Spiritualism is a critical and overlooked contextual factor in the historiography of the transition from xenolalia to glossolalia, and, consequently, Pentecosta...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
2023
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Journal of pentecostal theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 32, Issue: 2, Pages: 231-249 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality FA Theology KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history KDG Free church NBG Pneumatology; Holy Spirit |
| Further subjects: | B
xenolalia
B early Pentecostalism B Glossolalia B Spiritualism B Tongues |
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| Summary: | This article contests the current narrative of the development of the Pentecostal theology of tongues. It argues that 19th and 20th century Spiritualism is a critical and overlooked contextual factor in the historiography of the transition from xenolalia to glossolalia, and, consequently, Pentecostal theology more broadly. Its rival claims to hosting spiritual communication formed part of the backdrop against which a Pentecostal theology of tongues emerged. In light of Spiritualism’s impact, the author concludes that the missionary disappointment narrative needs serious revision. Further, he concludes that the historical psychical research into Spiritualism has potential purchase for contemporary pneumatology. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5251 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of pentecostal theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/17455251-bja10050 |