Glossolalia and the Problem of Language
Glossolalia and the Problem of Language Speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia, has long been a subject of curiosity as well as vigorous theological debate. For some it is mystical speech…
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Glossolalia and the Problem of Language
Speaking in tongues, also known as glossolalia, has long been a subject of curiosity as well as vigorous theological debate. For some it is mystical speech that exceeds what words can do, and for others it is mere gibberish, empty of meaning. A worldwide phenomenon that spans multiple Christian traditions, glossolalia is both celebrated as a supernatural gift and condemned as semiotic alchemy.
Glossolalia and the Problem of Language investigates speaking in tongues in South Korea, where it is practiced widely across denominations and congregations. At the heart of these differences is glossolalia's puzzling relationship to language. Nicholas Harkness shows how the popularity of glossolalia in Korea lies at the intersection of numerous, often competing social forces, interwoven religious legacies, and spiritual desires that have been amplified by Christianity's