Glossolaly

/ɡlɒˈsɒləli/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant form of glossolalia; the practice or occurrence of speaking in unknown languages.

Etymology

From Greek 'glossa' (tongue) + 'lalia' (speech), with '-y' nominal suffix. This variant appears in older theological texts as a synonym for glossolalia.

Kelly Says

The fact that glossolalia has multiple names—glossolaly, xenoglossy, glossolalism—shows how different religious traditions and time periods have tried to label the same mysterious phenomenon.

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