Dreaming in the World's Religions: A Comparative History

by Kelly Bulkeley

Book Overview

From Biblical stories of Joseph interpreting Pharoh's dreams in Egypt to prayers against bad dreams in the Hindu Rg Veda, cultures all over the world have seen their dreams first and foremost as religiously meaningful experiences. In this widely shared view, dreams are a powerful medium of transpersonal guidance offering the opportunity to communicate with sacred beings, gain valuable wisdom and power, heal suffering, and explore new realms of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814799574
• ISBN13: 9780814799574
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"