Voices from the Gods by David Christie-Murray

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Summary

Glossolalia (paranormal speaking in tongues) and zenolalia (paranormal speaking in allegedly foreign languages) are features of many sub-cultures and religions. This book, first published in 1978, surveys the practice in anthropology, Christianity and spiritualism, and provides an analysis of its psychological, theological and linguistic issues.

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Voices from the Gods by David Christie-Murray

Glossolalia (paranormal speaking in tongues) and zenolalia (paranormal speaking in allegedly foreign languages) are features of many sub-cultures and religions. This book, first published in 1978, surveys the practice in anthropology, Christianity and spiritualism, and provides an analysis of its psychological, theological and linguistic issues.

About the Author:
David Christie-Murray was educated at the universities of London and Oxford and at Wyclif Hall, Oxford. He was ordained, but after 27 years he resigned orders, having moved, theologically, from the Anglican position towards that of the Society of Friends.
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ISBN 13 9780367074173
ISBN 10 0367074176
Title Voices from the Gods
Author David Christie Murray
Series Routledge Library Editions: Sociology Of Religion
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Routledge
Year published 2019-03-27
Number of pages 304
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