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The Pentecostal Tradition
A sampling of ecstatic experiences reported in different eras of church history
Stanley M. Burgess | posted 4/01/1998 12:00AM
THE EARLY CHURCH
Clement of Rome (died c.96), and Ignatius (c.35-c.107) document the continued operation of spiritual gifts among average Christians.
Irenaeus of Lyon (c.130-202) describes charismatic gifts, especially prophecy, in his church in southern Gaul (modern France), warning against Gnostics who fabricate the gifts to win the naive.
Tertullian (c.160-c.225) and the Montanist "New Prophets" (whose condemnations as heretics has recently been questioned) practice healing, prophecy, and tongues. Tertullian separates "apostles," who have the Spirit fully, from "believers," who have it partially.
Antony of Egypt (251?-356) is said to practice healing and the discernment of spirits, as well as perform signs and wonders.
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THE MIDDLE AGES
Augustine (354-430) declares (as does John Chrysostom in the East) that glossolalia has ceased but also reports numerous divine healings.
Simeon the New Theologian (949-1022), an Eastern mystic, reports his most intimate spiritual experiences, including a ... To view this item, you must be a member of ChristianHistory.net.
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