Is the book the same as CHARISMATIC GLOSSOLALIA: AN EMPIRICAL-THEOLOGICAL STUDY published in 2002 by Ashgate? If so, more information, including some reviews, can be found at http://www.ashgate.com.
For example, this is some of what Max Turner wrote: ‘Mark Cartledge has put us all in his debt. This work crystallises his methodologically innovative, sure-footed, and theologically perceptive, analysis of glossolalia. This is an important model for all future studies of religious experience in the contempory scene’.
I discovered that SPEAKING IN TONGUES: MULTIDISPLINARY PERSPECTIVES published in 2006 by Paternoster Press (now Authentic) is indeed a book by Cartlidge. The publisher's website had the following information:
Christian scholars from diverse academic disciplines bring to bear the insights of their own specialist area to shed new light on the practice of speaking in tongues.
"The disciplines include New Testament Studies (Max Turner), Theology (Frank Macchia), History (Neil Hudson), Philosophy (James Smith), Linguistics (David Hilborn), Sociology (Margaret Poloma) and Psychology (William Kay). Mark Cartledge seeks to show how all of these perspectives can work together and enrich a Christian appreciation of the gift of tongues."
That is quite a line-up! I look forward to reading the book and discussing it with MARROW.
Marrow, The book I have distributed is a short booklet published by Grove, Cambridge in 2005 but Mark Cartledge is an outstanding Pentecostal scholar and dedicated Christian. I have had the priviledge of dining with him and Ed Decker of ORU at the SPS conference held at Lee Univeristy in 2007. Some may remember Ed Decker as he led a couple of marriage seminars for MAG in the past.
This book succinctly summarizes the main issues on the topic of Tongues. In doing so,the author demonstrates a real sensitivity and refreshing openess to the New Testament gift(s) of the Holy Spirit as well as a scholar's appreciation of scripture. I find his analysis of the three main "moves" in the 20th century pretty much in agreement with my own impressions, and experiences, over the decades. One reflective note - for me at least, as a participant/observer in all three - these spiritual movements have been complementary rather than contradictory (pun intended) despite some (minor) differences among the various camps. As simple as they seem, there is an underlying complexity and dynamic which is a mark of something deeper than man's doing; a mark of the supernatural, that is, the Spirit of God. All are based in Biblical praxis and doctrine and should be the starting point for discussion of contemporary manifestations of this historic Christian phenomenon. The discussion should include, as well, all members of the Body of Christ even if they hold that "tongues have ceased" in our day. Old walls must crumble and mutual love must prevail. For one thing, there now stands before us these undeniable events of the 20th century that cry out for explanation. Hearing various explanations, then perhaps classifying them - taking into account the background and bias of each person yielding an opinion - would be one way to begin to understand how 21st century manifestation might be recognized, reported and maybe even encouraged. After reading this book, I am convinced that history has not seen the last of God's people "speaking in tongues of men and angels" nor of the full operation of all the "gifts of the Spirit", notwithstanding the excesses and errors of the past. One question I have that is unique to this century is the ubiquity of electronic media and cyberspace virtualy reality such as the one you are now involved in. How do these 1st century gifts translate, and how should they be manifest, in the many new and emerging (i.e., The Grid) technological talk mediums? That is, can communication foster communion? And doesn't prayer trump them all?
Without communication, there is no communion. Language (tongues) serves communication. Interpretation serves community. Relationship is what happens when people communicate. Communion is what happens only when people are in right relationship. Miscommunication can ruin right relationship and thus is proper interpretation important. Grace overcomes the limits of language and the mess of miscommunication. Christian communion is possible not because of any human capability to communicate, but because of the overwhelming potential of God's Holy Spirit. The place of prayer becomes apparent when one realizes that it is God's promise of the Spirit, not some measure of human potential, that provokes personal ambition toward union with the whole Body of Christ.
If a group of believers is gathered in His Name, but no one there has the recognized Gift that is needed, is it scriptural to believe that the Holy Spirit would visit that Gift upon someone in the room in order to carry out what needs to happen?
Is the book the same as CHARISMATIC GLOSSOLALIA: AN EMPIRICAL-THEOLOGICAL STUDY published in 2002 by Ashgate? If so, more information, including some reviews, can be found at http://www.ashgate.com.
ReplyDeleteFor example, this is some of what Max Turner wrote:
‘Mark Cartledge has put us all in his debt. This work crystallises his methodologically innovative, sure-footed, and theologically perceptive, analysis of glossolalia. This is an important model for all future studies of religious experience in the contempory scene’.
I discovered that SPEAKING IN TONGUES: MULTIDISPLINARY PERSPECTIVES published in 2006 by Paternoster Press (now Authentic) is indeed a book by Cartlidge. The publisher's website had the following information:
ReplyDeleteChristian scholars from diverse academic disciplines bring to bear the insights of their own specialist area to shed new light on the practice of speaking in tongues.
"The disciplines include New Testament Studies (Max Turner), Theology (Frank Macchia), History (Neil Hudson), Philosophy (James Smith), Linguistics (David Hilborn), Sociology (Margaret Poloma) and Psychology (William Kay). Mark Cartledge seeks to show how all of these perspectives can work together and enrich a Christian appreciation of the gift of tongues."
That is quite a line-up! I look forward to reading the book and discussing it with MARROW.
FYI, the publisher's website can be found at http://www.authenticmedia.co.uk/AuthenticSite/product/9781842273777.htm
ReplyDeleteMarrow,
ReplyDeleteThe book I have distributed is a short booklet published by Grove, Cambridge in 2005 but Mark Cartledge is an outstanding Pentecostal scholar and dedicated Christian. I have had the priviledge of dining with him and Ed Decker of ORU at the SPS conference held at Lee Univeristy in 2007. Some may remember Ed Decker as he led a couple of marriage seminars for MAG in the past.
Hold to Christ,
Charlie
This book succinctly summarizes the main issues on the topic of Tongues. In doing so,the author demonstrates a real sensitivity and refreshing openess to the New Testament gift(s) of the Holy Spirit as well as a scholar's appreciation of scripture. I find his analysis of the three main "moves" in the 20th century pretty much in agreement with my own impressions, and experiences, over the decades. One reflective note - for me at least, as a participant/observer in all three - these spiritual movements have been complementary rather than contradictory (pun intended) despite some (minor) differences among the various camps. As simple as they seem, there is an underlying complexity and dynamic which is a mark of something deeper than man's doing; a mark of the supernatural, that is, the Spirit of God. All are based in Biblical praxis and doctrine and should be the starting point for discussion of contemporary manifestations of this historic Christian phenomenon. The discussion should include, as well, all members of the Body of Christ even if they hold that "tongues have ceased" in our day. Old walls must crumble and mutual love must prevail. For one thing, there now stands before us these undeniable events of the 20th century that cry out for explanation. Hearing various explanations, then perhaps classifying them - taking into account the background and bias of each person yielding an opinion - would be one way to begin to understand how 21st century manifestation might be recognized, reported and maybe even encouraged. After reading this book, I am convinced that history has not seen the last of God's people "speaking in tongues of men and angels" nor of the full operation of all the "gifts of the Spirit", notwithstanding the excesses and errors of the past. One question I have that is unique to this century is the ubiquity of electronic media and cyberspace virtualy reality such as the one you are now involved in. How do these 1st century gifts translate, and how should they be manifest, in the many new and emerging (i.e., The Grid) technological talk mediums? That is, can communication foster communion? And doesn't prayer trump them all?
ReplyDeleteWithout communication, there is no communion. Language (tongues) serves communication. Interpretation serves community. Relationship is what happens when people communicate. Communion is what happens only when people are in right relationship. Miscommunication can ruin right relationship and thus is proper interpretation important. Grace overcomes the limits of language and the mess of miscommunication. Christian communion is possible not because of any human capability to communicate, but because of the overwhelming potential of God's Holy Spirit. The place of prayer becomes apparent when one realizes that it is God's promise of the Spirit, not some measure of human potential, that provokes personal ambition toward union with the whole Body of Christ.
ReplyDeleteIf a group of believers is gathered in His Name, but no one there has the recognized Gift that is needed, is it scriptural to believe that the Holy Spirit would visit that Gift upon someone in the room in order to carry out what needs to happen?
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe so.
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