Revised Second Edition
Dreams and vision in the Bible come at moments of transition and
transformation, renewal and rededication. Though they are bound to
biblical heroes and heroines, Bible dreams are also public: meant
to serve the needs of readers, reflecting dreams all of us
experience in our own spiritual quests.
The author applies traditional interpretations alongside
insights from anthropology, psychology, archaeology, dream
research, philosophy, and science. Explore the mid-life crisis in
Abraham's dreams; trials of separation, estrangement, job loss,
death, divorce in Jacob's dreams; gifts of vision and prophecy in
Joseph's dreams; and more.
In the Preface, former Associate Director of Ecumenical and
Interreligious Relations at the U.S. Conference of Catholic
Bishops, Eugene J. Fisher, writes: "This is not 'grocery store
spirituality' or 'new age mysticism.' This is the real stuff. Here,
the Bible itself speaks to each of us to address our deeper
concerns, anxieties, and hopes -- the deeper fears and visions that
we admit to ourselves only in our dreams, when we sleep and lay
ourselves open to the quiet whisperings of the Spirit of God who
dwells in our hearts."
The Talmud warns: "A dream not interpreted is like a letter not
read." If there is a lot of "D"-mail in your life going unanswered,
this book may help you retrieve your messages.
Reviews of the First Edition
"A linguistic and exegetical treasure trove... It will open the
eyes of its readers to the spiritual information, self-examinations
and guidance that are inherent in dreams. For several 'aha'
moments, I recommend this book." -- Carole McDonnell, "Curled Up
With a Good Book"
"Seymour Rossel now adds his name to that short list of
authentic voices capable of speaking to the individual on behalf of
the public and corporate religious world of the Torah. He writes
for a broad audience of Jews and Christians .... with art and
restraint, not relying on rhetoric to replace religious reality:
encounter, authentic emotion making] the most intimate and private
experience, the dream, into the raw material of social culture....
This he has done through the force of intellect and the power of
rigorous thought." -- Jacob Neusner, "National Jewish Post and
Opinion"
"Dream interpretation is not solely the province of Hollywood
screenwriters, Freudians and New-Agers ... Rossel discusses] dream
interpretation as serving a public function giving] techniques and
practices that will help readers ... get more out of their dreams."
-- Holly Lebowitz Rossi, "The Forward"
"Written by a Rabbi with a commendation from the American Roman
Catholic Church ... a popular exposition ...." -- "Journal for the
Study of the Old Testament"
"Engagingly and informatively written ... a thoughtful and
thought-provoking guide intended for Christians, Jews, and anyone
else seeking to better understand and acquire a heightened
spiritual awareness. A deeply spiritual outreaching, "Bible Dreams:
The Spiritual Quest" is enthusiastically commended...." -- "Midwest
Book Review"
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