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January 1, 2025Philosophia Christi

Tongues-Speech and Speech Act Theory

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KJKenny R. Johnston

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Overview

Philosophical analysis reveals how speaking in tongues can be responsibility-bearing, suggesting deeper implications for evangelical practices.

Key Points

  • Speaking in tongues is shown to be a responsibility-bearing utterance, despite being nonintelligible to the speaker.
  • The analysis utilizes speech act theory to explore the philosophical dimensions of speaking in tongues.
  • This approach is informed by Nicholas Wolterstorff’s concepts of superintended agency discourse.
  • Highlights the need for philosophical inquiry into religious practices often overlooked in scholarly discussions.

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Kenny R. Johnston (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af53ffad7bf08b1eadaabehttps://doi.org/10.5840/pc202527111
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