1. 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

2. 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.

3. A beautiful Mind - Video clip
Are there any criteria for distinguishing between his experiences as a schizophrenic and those of religious believers?

4. 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.

5. Examples of visions Mohammed’s vision St Teresa of Avila
St Paul Acts 9
Augustine’s conversion
What is happening?
What type is it?