This is what is involved in Dream Interpretation according to Jewish sources.
- According to Jewish academics, there are broad categories of dreams.
- What are the origins of dreams and are they dependable?
- How can we discern whether a dream is prophetic?
- What are the images usually seen in dreams?
- What are the basic knowledge to interpret dreams?
- Interpretation and meaning of dream depends on the dreamer’s situation in life.
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Further elaboration of point (1) According to Jewish academics, there are broad categories of dreams
There are three broad categories of dreams and they are dreams of prophets, dreams of ordinary folks and lastly, dreams of fake prophets.
Who are some of the prophets? Three examples are Daniel, Jacob and Solomon.
Ordinary people’s dreams which were mentioned in the bible include the Pharaoh, the Chief Cupbearer, the Chief Baker, Pontius Pilate’s wife and etc.
The last category of dreamers are the false prophets, who relate stories of dubious dreams.
Reference
Almoli R. S. . (1998). Dream Interpretation from Classical Jewish Sources. KTAV Publishing House: NJ, USA.
