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Gift of Tongues

A fourfold aim of collating, digitizing, translating, and tracing the Christian doctrine of tongues from inception until 1906.

Gregory Nazianzus' Oration on Pentecost

September 3, 2012

A translation of Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration on Pentecost, 41:15-16

Gregory of Nazianzus' Oration 41:15-16 in the Greek

June 16, 2020August 28, 2012

Gregory Nazianzus Oration 41:15-16 “On Pentectost” in the Greek

Gregory Nazianzus on the Doctrine of Tongues Intro

August 16, 2021August 25, 2012

Gregory Nazianzus on the dogma of tongues, his contribution, and how it has evolved.

Final Thoughts concerning Bede on the Doctrine of Tongues

July 27, 2021August 4, 2012

Final conclusions regarding the Venerable Bede on the Christian dogma of tongues.

Bede’s Book of Reflection on the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-18

January 25, 2019August 1, 2012

An English translation of the Venerable Bede’s Reflection on the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-18

Bede's Initial Commentary on Acts 2:1-18

June 10, 2020July 20, 2012

An English translation of Bede’s 8th century Initial Commentary on the Book of Acts 2:1-18

The Venerable Bede on the Doctrine of Tongues

February 4, 2019July 20, 2012

Find out, translate, and articulate Bede’s understanding of the Church rite of tongues.

Bede on the Doctrine of Tongues: The Latin Texts

September 1, 2019July 20, 2012

The Venerable Bede on the Dogma of Tongues: the Latin texts.

Cyril of Alexandria on Tongues: Conclusion

May 17, 2020June 24, 2012

Final thoughts on the texts attributed to Cyril of Alexandria about the dogma of tongues.

The mysterious Anapleron of I Corinthians 14:16

December 14, 2023June 11, 2012

The meaning of ἀναπληρῶν in I Corinthians 14:16

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    For those wanting to learn to read Greek texts written in the minuscule format.

    Hebrew as the First Language of Mankind

    The perception of Hebrew as the sacred language in Jewish and Christian literature.

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    Think you know about the history of speaking in tongues? Take this quiz and find out.

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    Charting the relationship between Israel and Evangelicals

    Book Review: The Great War for Civilisation

    The definitive book on Middle East issues.

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charlesasullivan.com has a threefold mission for every reader that visits this site:

  1. To inspire people to go beyond the elementary principles of the Christian faith and focus on more complex issues
  2. To foster an appreciation of historic literature, cultures, languages, and the Bible
  3. To encourage others to learn ancient languages and master the art of the historical theology analytic process.

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