The theme of charisms has returned to current affairs, after a long period1. In fact, we see the rise of the «movement of awakening of the Spirit of larger proportions of the whole history of Christianity», so that this time «presents itself as a time of the charism, reminding us that in reality the time of the Church is always Spirit»2. Among the charisms we see emerge today, there is one that is particularly interesting, the so-called «gift of tongues» or «glossolalia» which arouses, in our times as well as in the nascent Church, curiosity and questions. How did this charism manifest itself in the early Christian community? What teachings does Paul offer in this regard? We will try to ...