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Glossolalia refers to the phenomenon of speaking in an unknown language or in a language that is not understood by the speaker. It is often associated with religious or spiritual contexts and is considered by some to be a form of communication with a higher power.

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How many syllables are in the word glossolalia?

There are four syllables in the word "glossolalia."


How do you use the word glossolalia in a sentence?

Glossolalia or speaking in tongues is the fluid vocalizing (or, less commonly, the writing) of speech-like syllables, often as part of religious practice.


What has the author Vincenzo Scippa written?

Vincenzo Scippa has written: 'La glossolalia nel Nuovo Testamento' -- subject(s): Bible, Biblical teaching, Criticism, interpretation, Glossolalia


What is another name for Pentecost starting with the letter G?

You're probably thinking of "glossolalia", though it's not really synonymous with Pentecost. Glossolalia is basically speaking in tongues or an unknown language, which is what they did on the Day of Pentecost -- and many do today. Another word for it is xenoglossia.


Would a hyper polyglot xeno glossolalia of 21 times 5 be the worlds greatest hyper polyglot?

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What has the author Sung Bok Choi written?

Sung Bok Choi has written: 'Geist und christliche Existenz' -- subject(s): Bible, Criticism, interpretation, Glossolalia


What has the author Fay Crandal Martin written?

Fay Crandal Martin has written: 'The Holy Spirit versus modern tongues' -- subject(s): Glossolalia, Holy Spirit, Pentecostalism


What is meant by the term 'speaking in tongues'?

'Speaking in tongues' is called Glossolalia. It means that the spoken words cannot be understood. It is often used in religious practice, with some people claiming it is part of a sacred language.


What has the author Doremus Almy Hayes written?

Doremus Almy Hayes has written: 'The synoptic problem' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Literary and historical criticism, Bible 'The gift of tongues' -- subject(s): Glossolalia


What has the author R L Brandt written?

R. L. Brandt has written: 'The Acts Pattern' 'Tongues, the greatest gift?' -- subject(s): Glossolalia 'On Dreaming Dreams' 'Wonder of Oneness' 'One way' -- subject(s): Salvation


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What is the term for when an individual inexplicably begins speaking a foreign lanquage previously unknown to the person?

The term is glossolalia, also known as speaking in tongues. The speaking in actual foreign languages is known as xenoglossy. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossolia and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenoglossy