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• Strange and Wonderful Newes from White-Hall: or, The Mighty Visions Proceeding from Mistris Anna Trapnel (London: Printed for Robert Sele, 1654), by Anna Trapnel (HTML at Emory)
• Das Leben unsers Herrn und Heilandes Jesu Christi : nach den Gesichten der gottseligen Anna Katharina Emmerich (Pustet, 1864), by Anna Katharina Emmerich and Clemens Brentano (page images at HathiTrust)
• Visionen. (Im Insel-Verlag, 1918), by active 13th century Hadewijch (page images at HathiTrust; US access only)
• Johannis Nideri theolgiolim clarissimi De visionibus ac revelationibus : opus rarissimum historiis Germaniæ refertissimum, anno 1517, Argentinæ editum : anspiciis serenissimi principis ac domini Dn. Rudolphi Augusti, Brunsvicens, ac Luneburg ducis : (Impensis Pauli Zeisingii, bibliop., typis Salomonis Schnorrii, 1692), by Johannes Nider (page images at HathiTrust)
• Corpus revelationum seraphicae Matris D. Birgittae sponsae Christi (Sumptibus Joannis Wagneri, & Joannis Hermanni à Gelder, bibliopolarum Monacensium :, 1680), by of Sweden Bridget, James Ambrose Dominick Aylward, Consalvus Durantus, Juan de Torquemada, and Simon Hörmann (page images at HathiTrust)
• Matelda and the cloister of Hellfde : extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg, by of Magdeburg Mechthild, trans. by Frances Bevan (Gutenberg ebook)
• The bloudy vision of John Farly, interpreted by Arise Evans. With another vision signifying peace and happiness. Both which shew remarkable alterations speedily, to come to pass here in England, also a refutation of a pamphlet, lately published by one Aspinwall: called a Brief discription of the fifth Monarchy. Shewing that the late Parliament was that beast mentioned, Rev. 13. that this representative is the image thereof, and that the fifth Monarchy will shortly be established in the person of Charles Stevvart ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year. 1653), by Arise Evans (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A treatise of dreams & visions wherein the causes, natures, and uses, of nocturnal representations, and the communications both of good and evil angels, as also departed souls, to mankind. Are theosophically unfolded; that is according to the Word of God, and the harmony of created beings. To which is added, a discourse of the causes, natures, and cure of phrensie, madness or distraction. By Tho. Tryon, student in physick. ([London : s.n., 1689]), by Thomas Tryon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A vindication of Anne Wentworth tending to the better preparing of all people for her larger testimony, which is making ready for publick view. Published according to the will of God, and direction of charity. By Anne Wentworth. To which is annexed a letter written by an eminent Christian, concerning the said Anne Wentworth, and directed to the several congregations of the Anabaptists, and their respective pastors. As also a song of tryumph by the said Anne Wentworth, a daughter of Sion, newly delivered from the captivity of Babylon, &c. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the year 1677), by Anne Wentworth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Oneirocritica. Welsh ([Shrewsbury : By Thomas Jones, 1698]), by Daldianus Artemidorus (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The ascent to the mount of vision where many things were shewn, concerning I. The first resurrection; II. The state of separated souls; III. The patriarchal life; IV. The kingdom of Christ: with an account of the approaching blessed state of this nation. (London : [s.n.], printed in the year, 1699), by Jane Lead (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• XII visions of Stephen Melish a Germane being such as concern the affairs now in agitation between the French King & the Pope. Translated by Albertus Otto Faber. (London : printed for the author, and are to be sold at the corner-house at the bottom of Addle-hill, in the year, 1663), by Stephen Melish and Albert Otto Faber (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Visio monachi de Eynsham. English. ([London : W. de Machlinia, 1483]), by of Eynsham Adam (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The true report of a late practise enterprised by a papist with a yong maiden in Wales, accompted emongst our Catholiques in those partes for a greater prophetise, then euer was the holie maide of Kent, till now on Sundaie beyng the iiii. of Marche this present yere 1582. in the Cathedrall Churche at Chester, before the whole assemblie then at a sermon she confessed how she had been seduced by a ronegate priest, and how by his instructions she had feined to see certaine visions, whiche like wise followe in due forme. The pervsyng whereof, the reformed Protestaunte shall finde cause worhtie to laugh at: the wilfull papist matter is to bee ashamed at: and all sortes of people good example to be warned at: truly set doune without any maner of parciallitie, by Barnabe Riche gentleman. Pervsed and allowed accordyng to the order appointed. (Imprinted at London : By [J. Kingston for] Robert Walley dwellyng in Paules Church yard, 1582), by Barnabe Rich (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A Miraculous proof of the resurrection, or, The Life to come demonstrated being a strange but true relation of what hapned to Mris Anna Atherton, who lay in a trance 7 days ... with her speech ... verbatim as it came from her brother Dr. Atherton, physician in Caermarthen / published, now seasonably, as an invitation to an holy life in maidens, in this adulterous and atheistical generation ... (London : Printed by T. Dawks ..., [1680]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The sounding of the last trumpet or, Several visions, declaring the universall overturning and rooting up of all earthly powers in England. With many other things foretold, which shall come to passe in this year, 1650. / Lately shewed unto George Foster, who was commanded to print them. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1650), by George Foster (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Good newes from Oxford (of the treaty) for the surrender thereof: and how they are packing up to march away on Thursday next, June 18. 1646. With the surrender of Sherburne-house already agreed. Also the particulars of the seven visions seene at Gravenhage the 31. of May last; translated out of the Dutch copies. Printed by the originall papers and published according to order. (London, : Printed by Jane Coe, 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A charge of high-treason, prepared by the London-apprentices, against Col. Hewson; and the strange apparitions that appeared unto him, immediatly after his being taken near Plymouth in Cornwal; with his speech and confession to the vision. (London : printed for C. Gustavus, and are to be sold in Fleetstrs [sic], [1660]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Liber viarum Dei ([S.l. : R. Caly?, 1557?]), by of Schönau Elizabeth (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Pseudochristus: or, A true and faithful relation of the grand impostures, horrid blasphemies, abominable practises gross deceits; lately spread abroad and acted in the county of Southampton, by William Frankelin and Mary Gadbury, and their companions. The one most blasphemously professing and asserting himself to be the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God who dyed and was crucified at Jerusalem for the sins of the people of God. The other as wickedly professing and asserting her self to be the Spouse of Christ, called, the Lady Mary, the Queen, and Bride, and Lambs Wife. Together with the visions and revelations, to which they did pretend their ways of deceiving, with the names and actions of sundry persons deceived by them. As also their examinations and confessions before the justices of the peace, their imprisonment, and their tryal before the judg of assize, at the last assize holden at Winchester, March 7. 1649. Published for a publique benefit and warning to every one to take heed to himself, that he be not deceived by the errors and deceits of these present times. / By Humphry Ellis, minister of the word in the city of Winton. (London : Printed by John Macock, for Luke Fawn, and are to be sold at his shop at the sign of the Parrot in Pauls Church-yard, 1650), by Humphrey Ellis (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Sad newes from the eastern parts, or, A true and perfect relation of the strange spectacles and signes, both seen and heard in the Eastern Association. Distinctly setting forth, the names of the townes and places where Englands warning-piece lately appeared. As also, the description of a most wonderfull sight (or cloud) which appeared over the famous, and chiefe city, the Hague in Holland. Whereunto is annexed, severall observations, and remarkable passages, plainly setting forth the signification of Gods signes and tokens to England and Holland. These are printed by the originall papers, and perused by the English and Dutch copies, and now published according to order. (London, : Printed by B. Alsop, July 14. 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true relation of Mr. Iohn Cook's passage by sea from Wexford to Kinsale in that great storm Ianuary 5. Wherein is related the strangeness of the storm, and the frame of his spirit in it. Also the vision that he saw in his sleep, and how it was revealed that he should be preserved, which came to pass very miraculously. Likewise a relation of a dream of a Protestant lady in Poland, which is in part come to pass, the remainder being to begin this year 1650. / All written by himself. ([London] : Printed at Cork, and re-printed at London, and are to be sold by T. Brewster and G. Moule at the three Bibles in Pauls church-yard neer the west-end of Pauls, 1650), by John Cook (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Severall apparitions seene in the ayre, at the Hague in Holland, upon the 21/31 day of May last past 1646, about one of the clocke in the afternoone. Viz. [brace] A lyon and a dragon fighting. A king with three crownes on his head, &c. A navie or fleet of ships. A man on horsebacke shooting himself thorow. Two troopes of horse fighting, &c. A multitude of people appeared, some with heads and some without heads. Being verified by letters sent to divers members of the Hon: House of Commons, and translated out of the Dutch copie. Whereunto is annexed the severall apparitions seene in the counties of Cambridge, Suffolke, and Norfolke, in and upon the same 21 day of May last past (as aforesaid) in the afternoone, 1646. This is licensed and published according to order. (London, : Printed by T. Forcet, dwelling in Old Fish street, in Heydon-court, 1646) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Strange and miraculous newes from Turkie. Sent to our English ambassadour resident at Constantinople. Of a woman which was seene in the firmament with a book in her hand at Medina Talnabi where Mahomets tombe is. Also severall visions of armed men appearing in the ayre for one and twenty dayes together. With a propheticall interpretation made by a Mahumotan priest, who lost his life in the maintenance thereof. (London : Printed for Hugh Perrey neere Ivy-Bridge in the Strand, June 13. 1642) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The Interpretation of Dreames, Digested Into Five Books by That Ancient and Excellent Philosopher, Artimedorus (with an epitome on dreams by Valerius Maximus; fourth edition; London: Printed by B. Alsop, 1644), by Daldianus Artemidorus, trans. by R. W. (Robert Wood), contrib. by Valerius Maximus (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Oneirocritica ex Duobus Codicibus Mss. Venetis Recensvit, Emendavit, Polivit, Notis Integris Nic. Rigaltii et Io. Iac. (2 volumes in Latin; Leipzig: S. L. Crusius, 1805), by Daldianus Artemidorus, ed. by Nicolas Rigault and Johann Jacob Reiske, contrib. by Johann Gottfried Reiff (page images at HathiTrust)
• De somniis. (Typis Zachariæ Cratonis, 1587), by Michael Boiemus and Henrik Rantzau (page images at HathiTrust)
• De divinatione libri dvo. (apud B. Fellowes, 1839), by Marcus Tullius Cicero and Henry Ellis Allen (page images at HathiTrust)
• La Hypnerotomachia di Poliphilo : cioè pugna d'amore in sogno, dou'egli mostra, che tutte le cose humane non sono altro che sogno, & doue narra molt'altre cose degne di cognitione. (In Casa de' Figliovoli di Aldo, 1545), by Francesco Colonna (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pitron ḥalomot (Columbia University Libraries, in the 18th century), by Solomon ben Jacob Almoli and Hebrew Manuscripts (Columbia University Libraries) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Nuzhat-nāmah-yi ʻAlāʼī. (1404), by active 11th century Shahmardān ibn Abī al-Khayr, Casey A. Wood, known as Ṣāyigh al-Shīrāzī al-Murshidī 'Ali ibn Maḥmūd, and of Tabaristan ʻAlāʼ al-Dawlah (page images at HathiTrust)
• The divine dreamer: or, a short treatise discovering the true effect and power of dreames; confirmed by the most learned and best approved authors. Whereunto is annexed the dreame of a young gentleman, immediatly before the death of the late earle of Strafford. ([London : s.n.], Printed in the yeare 1641), by Gonzalo (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The mystery of dreames, historically discoursed; or A treatise; wherein is clearly discovered, the secret yet certain good or evil, the inconsidered and yet assured truth or falsity, virtue or vanity, misery or mercy, of mens differing dreames. Their distinguishing characters: the divers cases, causes, concomitants, consequences, concerning mens inmost thoughts while asleep. With severall considerable questions, objections, and answers contained therein: and other profitable truths appertaining thereunto. Are from pertinent texts plainly and fully unfolded. / By Philip Goodwin preacher of the Gospel at Watford in Hartfordshire. (London, : Printed by A.M. for Francis Tyton at the Three Daggers near St Dunstans Church in Fleet-street., 1658), by Philip Goodwin (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The moste pleasuante arte of the interpretacion of dreames whereunto is annexed sundry problemes with apte aunsweares neare agreeing to the m atter, and very rare examples, not like the extant in the English tongue. Gathered by the former auctour Thomas Hill Londoner: and now newly imp rinted. (Imprinted at London : In Fleetestreate neare to S. Dunstones Church by Thomas Marsh, Anno 1576), by Thomas Hill (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Pythagoras his mystick philosophy reviv'd, or, The mystery of dreams unfolded wherein the causes, natures, and uses of nocturnal representations ... are theosophically unfolded ... / by Tho. Tryon ... (London : Printed for Tho. Salisbury ..., 1691), by Thomas Tryon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A treatise of dreams & visions wherein the causes, natures, and uses, of nocturnal representations, and the communications both of good and evil angels, as also departed souls, to mankind. Are theosophically unfolded; that is according to the Word of God, and the harmony of created beings. To which is added, a discourse of the causes, natures, and cure of phrensie, madness or distraction. By Tho. Tryon, student in physick. ([London : s.n., 1689]), by Thomas Tryon (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• Oneirocritica. Welsh ([Shrewsbury : By Thomas Jones, 1698]), by Daldianus Artemidorus (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The Art of courtship; or, The School of delight. Containing amorous dialogues, complemental expressions, poems, letters and discourses upon sundry occasions, relating to love and business: Pleasant new songs, and directions for courtship and behaviour: And rules for carving flesh, fish, fowl; and cutting up pastry: Also to distinguish the best pieces, and decently to serve a table after the most modish and courtly manner. : With other delightful and profitable things, necessary for the accomplishment of all persons. : To which is added, the significance of moles, in any part of the body, in relation to good and bad fortunes. : As likewise, the interpretation of dreams, as they presage happiness or unhappiness to men and women, in all stations and conditions. : Very profitable and advantageous to all persons. ([London] : Printed by J.M. for J. Back, at the Black Boy on London-Bridge, 1688) (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• A true relation of Mr. Iohn Cook's passage by sea from Wexford to Kinsale in that great storm Ianuary 5. Wherein is related the strangeness of the storm, and the frame of his spirit in it. Also the vision that he saw in his sleep, and how it was revealed that he should be preserved, which came to pass very miraculously. Likewise a relation of a dream of a Protestant lady in Poland, which is in part come to pass, the remainder being to begin this year 1650. / All written by himself. ([London] : Printed at Cork, and re-printed at London, and are to be sold by T. Brewster and G. Moule at the three Bibles in Pauls church-yard neer the west-end of Pauls, 1650), by John Cook (HTML at EEBO TCP)
• The seamans dream, of a great fight between several men of war, near the Downes and the Long-Sand-Head, the elements being in a very pleasing calm, as I thought, gave me opportunity of a free prospect of this following encounter. ([London : s.n., 1680?]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Nuevo arte de jugar a la loteria : coleccion completa de los mejores tratados sobre este juego. (Por Ildefonso Mompié, 1830), by Ildefonso Mompié (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pitron ḥalomot (Columbia University Libraries, in the 18th century), by Solomon ben Jacob Almoli and Hebrew Manuscripts (Columbia University Libraries) (page images at HathiTrust)

• Ta'tirü'l-enam fi ta'biri'l-menam (Hilal Matbaası, 1889), by ʻAbd al-Ghanī ibn Ismāʻīl Nābulusī (page images at HathiTrust)

• رساله راحة الاشباح فى بيان الارواح (1686), by Ahmet Vecdi Efendi, Sultan of the Turks Abdülhamid II, and fl. 1721 Yusuf bin Abdullah (page images at HathiTrust)

• The mystery of dreames, historically discoursed; or A treatise; wherein is clearly discovered, the secret yet certain good or evil, the inconsidered and yet assured truth or falsity, virtue or vanity, misery or mercy, of mens differing dreames. Their distinguishing characters: the divers cases, causes, concomitants, consequences, concerning mens inmost thoughts while asleep. With severall considerable questions, objections, and answers contained therein: and other profitable truths appertaining thereunto. Are from pertinent texts plainly and fully unfolded. / By Philip Goodwin preacher of the Gospel at Watford in Hartfordshire. (London, : Printed by A.M. for Francis Tyton at the Three Daggers near St Dunstans Church in Fleet-street., 1658), by Philip Goodwin (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• A treatise of dreams & visions wherein the causes, natures, and uses, of nocturnal representations, and the communications both of good and evil angels, as also departed souls, to mankind. Are theosophically unfolded; that is according to the Word of God, and the harmony of created beings. To which is added, a discourse of the causes, natures, and cure of phrensie, madness or distraction. By Tho. Tryon, student in physick. ([London : s.n., 1689]), by Thomas Tryon (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• Pitron ḥalomot : meyusad ʻa.p. ha-Gemara de-mas. Berakhot, ṿe-ʻal pi maʼamarim be-sheʼere masekhtot u-maʼamarim meha-Zohar. (Sh. D. Meʼirhoffer, 1853), by Solomon ben Jacob Almoli (page images at HathiTrust)
• Pitron ḥalomot (Columbia University Libraries, in the 18th century), by Solomon ben Jacob Almoli and Hebrew Manuscripts (Columbia University Libraries) (page images at HathiTrust)

• Here is something following of a vision and a few words of prophesie concerning the fall of Babilon, and destruction of her people, this signifies the time at hand, therefore I warn all in the fear of the Lord to turn from the evil of their waies. ([London : s.n., 1663]), by Lewis Rogers (HTML at EEBO TCP)

• The embassadour of peace, being a strange and wonderful relation of a white dove seated on a rain-bow. That appears to several persons, in the parish of Peter's Carlile; particularly to Mrs. Isabel Fletcher, (wife to Mr. Fletcher, apothecary.) To whom it relates strange and wonderful things, concerning the state of affairs in this nation; very positively asserting universal peace and plenty to all Christendom, the ensuing year 1697. Proving the subversion of the French king, from several texts of scripture; especially from the last verse of the 31st psalm. To which is added, its disputes with several ministers; as also its pious prayers and exhortations to all the people that dayly far and near flock to see it. The truth of all which, is confirm'd by the testimony of two letters, the one sent to the Reverend Dr. Simpson, and the other writ by the worshipful Justice Patrickson. ([Edinburgh, : Re-printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson ..., 1696]) (HTML at EEBO TCP)

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