EDER 521 Lecture Notes - Eid Prayers, Shahada, Oral Torah

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Glossolalia- speaking in strange tongues, which is a principal feature of charismatic behavior. Springing from the revivalist roots of methodism. An emphasis on feeling intensely the achievement or the gift of holiness, these congregations are often referred to as holiness" churches. (church of nazarene and the church of god) Holiness can bring striking changes in observable behavior. Some roll in the aisles of these meetings (holy rollers) and some speak out ecstatically in an exotic prayer language one has not previously known. This unknown speech is termed glossolalia or speaking in tongues. The group interprets such conduct as prompted by the holy spirit. The term charismatic", from the greek word for gift, describes such groups. Protestant congregations that cultivate the practice of speaking in tongues are also termed. Unlike today"s pentecostal movement, acts reports speech in exotic tongues that is intelligible rather than mystifying.

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