Publisher's Synopsis
"The Gift of Tongues" explains all aspects of this controversial gift. The author hopes this will help Christians with differing views understand one another's beliefs.
- Every biblical reference to the gift is considered.
- The Greek words used to describe the gift are examined.
- The gift is explained in terms of 1st century beliefs.
- Actual and claimed uses in the 1st century are examined.
- Modern and ancient uses of 'false' tongues are discussed.
- Aspects mentioned but not described by the Bible are explained.
- Modern use by individuals is compared with the Bible.
- Modern uses by Christian groups are considered.
- A case study of use, effect and abolition of tongues in the body is presented.
Bible quotes are from the New International Version. The author gives all verse numbers and encourages the reader to compare quotes with their preferred translation.
