Visions and voices LO: I will be able to explain the characteristics of a vision. Homework: What characteristics can be found in the visions of: Exodus 3:1-17 1 Kings 19:1-18 Ezekiel 1:1-28 Amos 7:1-9 Mark 9:2-13, Luke 24:13-35
What are visions and voices? A vision is something seen in a dream, trance, or religious ecstasy, especially a supernatural appearance that usually conveys a revelation. Visions generally have more clarity than dreams, but traditionally fewer psychological connotations.
A beautiful Mind - Video clip Are there any criteria for distinguishing between his experiences as a schizophrenic and those of religious believers? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yqj1DhUKJco
Types of Visions Corporeal visions – as of a physical object. An experience where some kind of knowledge is gained. Imaginative visions – visions that happen in dreams (may give messages, communicate knowledge) Intellectual visions – an experience rather than an observation as of a physical object.
Examples of visions Mohammed’s vision St Teresa of Avila St Paul Acts 9 Augustine’s conversion What is happening? What type is it?