Author： Schept Susan
Publisher： Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISSN： 0033-2925
Source： Psychological Perspectives, Vol.50, Iss.1, 2007-01, pp. : 113-121
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Abstract
This article presents two interpretations of a piece of sacred text - Jacob's dream of a ladder reaching to heaven - one based on the psychological theories of Sigmund Freud and the other based on those of C. G. Jung. It purports to show that the Freudian interpretation leaves us with a reductionist view of ritual that is in accord with the notion that religion has no place in a modern scientific world - a view that leaves the reader with a feeling of something missing. The Jungian interpretation, however, enables a change in perspective and leads to a deeper worldview that encompasses both intellect and spirit.
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