Sacred Sleep: Dreams & the Divine [Paperback]

Scott Cunningham (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Scott, author of Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyn, 1985) and The Truth About Witchcraft Today (Llewellyn, 1988), offers this timely book on dreaming. While much has been written on the psychological and symbolic meanings of dreams, little attention has been given to the spiritual aspects. Dreaming is a way of connecting with the divine (however one defines divine ). The book covers the history of sacred dreaming: Egyptian, Sumerian, Hawaiian, and North American. The second section gives practical advice for devising rituals and preparing for sacred sleep. The third section is a guide for recording and understanding dreams. There are appendixes that give additional symbolic correspondences for deeper understanding. Recommended for religion and specialized psychology collections.
-Gail Wood, Montgomery Coll. Lib., Germantown, Md.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 193 pages
• Publisher: Crossing Pr; 1St Edition edition (September 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895945649
• ISBN-13: 978-0895945648
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Scott Cunningham practiced magic actively for over twenty years. He was the author of more than fifty books covering both fiction and non-fiction subject matter; sixteen of his titles are published by Llewellyn Publications. Scott's books reflect a broad range of interests within the New Age sphere, where he was very highly regarded. He passed from this life on March 28, 1993, after a long illness.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sacred Messages in the Night, March 29, 2000

By 

Siren (Eastern North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sacred Sleep: Dreams & the Divine (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for those who wish to explore the realms of dreams. Scott writes with his usual ease and is easy to understand. This book is unlike the countless dream dictionaries which demand you follow their interpretation. It also gives you insight into the history of dreaming and its uses in history. I especially enjoyed the roles of dream interpreters in history and the ideas of the divine transmitting messages through our dreams. It can help you to better understand the very personal meanings behind your dreams. This book has also been recently republished under the title " Dreaming the Divine: Techniques for Sacred Sleep ". Then again, if you are a fan of Scott Cunningham, its worth having the originals in your collection.