A Critical Review of the Gift of Tongues from Pentecost to AD 600

What really happened to the gift of tongues after Pentecost?InA Critical Review of the Gift of Tongues from Pentecost to AD 600, Samuel L. Preston takes you on a clear, concise journey through Scripture and church history to answer one of Christianity’s most debated questions.Did tongues continue as a sign gift for centuries—or did they end with the apostles?With careful research and balanced insight, Preston uncovers how early believers, church fathers, and theologians understood and experienced tongues in the first six centuries of the church.Inside this book you will discover:A biblical foundation for understanding tonguesThe historical record from Pentecost through AD 600What Augustine and other church fathers taught about tonguesThe strengths and limits of experiential, theological, and historical methodsA thoughtful discussion of cessationism vs. continuationismClear. Engaging. Well-researched. This book is perfect for pastors, students, and believers seeking to understand the history and purpose of this spiritual gift.If you want a reliable guide to what tongues meant in the early church—and what that means for us today—this book belongs in your library.Read more