Introduction
The academic instrumentality of the literature is something that has become quite apparent over the number of the years that have elapsed since the existence of man as a primitive being wandering from place to place in search of shelter and sustenance has been. This, moreover, is something that has come to pass been especially as a result of realization of the relevance of historical literature in terms of providing useful insight into the particularly respective socio-cultural, political, ideological and theological traits and characteristics prevailing within the respective period and/or location from which the literature ostensibly hails.

Take into consideration, for instance, the fact that the thoughts and words of such literarily and theologically renowned individuals as Shakespeare and Jesus Christ, respectively, have provided modern society with a vast plethora of perspectives to adhere to in the case of such issues as politics, morality, spirituality, psychology and ethicality. The relevance of this notion tends to be underscored even further when considering it in light of the fact that such fundamentally historical texts as the bible ostensible provide us with effectual means to delve into such conventionally abstract areas as the spirituality, godliness and the occurrence dreams.

The historic relevance of dreams & Biblical Dreams
The occurrence of dreams, which fundamentally tend to be images conjured up by the brain and projected through our mind’s eye while we are asleep, is something that has been recorded throughout the course of written history, and for pretty obvious reasons too. It is not surprising; moreover, that there have been large bodies of religious as well as philosophical writings that have been dedicated to the occurrence of dreams as mankind has always displayed a collective obsession with coming to terms with such paranormal phenomena as miracles, ghosts and dreams.

There has always been a collectively deep-seated inclination towards the notion that dreams are more than just random flashes of equally random circumstances that tend to yield a particular connection to the actuality of ones existence. Even as far back as the period of the early Greek civilization, for instance, there were philosophers, such as the famous Aristotle, who studied the occurrence of dreams in order to reach such conclusions as the suggestion that dreams are formed by disturbances of the body. Later on moreover, in the mid-19th century, there was a psychoanalyst by the name of Sigmund Freud who ascribed relevance to the notion that dreams were basically the results of unconscious thoughts and desires (Dreams, 2004). In spite of the relevance such theories, however, it would be of utmost essentiality to acknowledge that the earliest known records relating the theorization of dreams as having particular significance hail from the bible.

It would be relevant, furthermore, to consider that one of more common characteristics of the relation of dreams in the bible is that almost all accounts adhere to the notion that dreams are veiled messages from god that can be unveiled via interpretation in order to understand the true meaning of the message.

Before actually tacking the interpretation of dreams, however, it is essential to acknowledge that on average, humans tend to spend about one third of their lives sleeping; it is apparent therefore, that we spend a good deal of our time having dreams, a good number of which we don’t even remember once we are awake. In addition to this, it would also be noteworthy to acknowledge the fact that there are approximately ‘ 121 mentions of dreaming in the Bible and 89 mentions of sleep’ (Crisp, 2004). Practically all of these dreams have been associated with particular prophesies, apparently being made by God, to man. Take into consideration, for instance, one of the first accounts of a dream within the bible, which entails a message being given by God unto the prophet Abraham. At the hour of sunset, Abraham is said to have gone into a deep slumber whereupon an oppressing shade of darkness blankets him. And he [God], ‘said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance’ (Kraft, 2004; Genesis 15: 13 - 14).Addressing the features and characteristics of the records of dreams in the bible: Spirituality Another dream is recounted further on in the same book, when ‘Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah’ (Kraft, 2004; Genesis 20: 2). Following this, Abimelech has a dream at night within which God is supposed to have come to him and said ‘behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man's wife’ (Kraft, 2004; Genesis 20: 3). Another dream, which comes at a significantly later period, is to be found within the 37th chapter of the book of Genesis. This entails Joseph, the son of Jacob, who relates his dream to his brothers in this manner: ‘we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf’ (Kraft, 2004; Genesis 37: 7). It is quite apparent, subsequently considering dreams in light of the manner and circumstances in and within which they are biblically represented, that they tended to signify divine intervention on account of the benefit of humans. Dreams gradually evolved into one of the prime ideological vehicles as far as justifying of the spirituality of man was concerned; the fact that ‘ dreams put the dreamer in touch with the source of their own internal wisdom and certainty’ (Crisp, 2004) via the intervention of God was clearly reason enough for the emergence of this notion. In addition to this, furthermore, it would also be relevant to contemplate the fact that one of the prime reason due to which dreams and their ostensibly roots have been analyzed with such fervor has been the ideology that ‘behind that happens there is a fundamental reason’ (Knickerbocker, 2001).

It is quite evident, therefore, that historically, the relevance of dreams has been emphasized as result of the fact that all dreams occurred for a specific reason, usually the symbolic and/or metaphoric revelation of a particular circumstance or set of circumstances. The prime way in which this connects to spirituality is something that is made especially apparent when considering it in terms of the relativity that spiritual awareness yields towards the awareness of the soul. While the awareness of the soul is basically the level that conjures ‘connections to this world, to friends, to family, to objects, to dreams and to events; spiritual awareness tends to take us beyond our souls toward the divine as revealed in wisdom producing visions and in the mystical experience’ (Hillman, 1983: p. 78 - 81). While the awareness of the soul, which can also be considered as our conscious self, is what actually influences the prevalence of the experiences within dreams, spiritual awareness is of ultimate relevance to interpreting a particular dream. Although dreams tend to be influenced by real life experiences that are within the proverbially operational parameters of the soul, the implications of the interpretations of dreams tend to be prevalently spiritual in nature. This is something that is effectually justified when considering it in light of Joseph’s dream as it is illustrated above. While the sheaves are quite obviously representations of the influence of Joseph’s awareness of soul; the superiority represented by them is of a spiritual rather than a literal sort. For instance, while a dream about the church is supposed to convey the need for spiritual guidance or fortification, a dream about climbing is supposed to symbolize the ‘ attainment of new goals as well as mental, physical, or spiritual growth’ (Dreams, 2004). The relevance of symbolism appears to be accentuated by the prevalence of biblical occurrences that are fantastic and dreamlike in nature, thus rendering them subject to metaphorical interpretations.

The interpretation of dreams in terms of spirituality
Take into consideration, for instance, the encounter that Jacob (Genesis 32: 23 - 30) has with an entity that is referred to only as ‘a man’ (Kraft, 2004; Genesis 32: 24). Considering the limit of symbolism employed within the bible, it is quite possible for this to have been a dream which, when interpreted, would probably make for a far more relevant discovery. For instance, ‘Jacob may be wrestling an angel of God, a river demon, a demon of the night, the angel of death, the guardian spirit of Esau, his "shadow," the child within him, or himself’ (Rossell, 1990). It is thus apparent that dreams are basically the result of subconscious desires being provided with the avenue (s) for attainment via divine intervention or spirituality. The relevance of this notion, moreover, is made clear when considering that today, ‘both religion as well as psychology recognize the value of dreams as avenues for greater self-knowledge and for furthering spiritual development’ (Wollmering, 1998). It is especially essential to acknowledge the fact that according to this perspective, it essential for ones awareness of soul and spirit to be in communion with each other as this tends to be instrumental towards the interpretation of dreams. Spiritual awareness, according the collective religious ideology, is what helps us to be in harmony with ourselves via being in communion with God (Sanford, 1968).

This is something that is justified when considering that spiritual life calls upon us to forge a connection with and subsequently, ‘be empowered by the Holy Spirit’ (St. Romain, 1984). This bond is only formed when one strives to superimpose the entirety of ones lives, with respect to the conscious as well as unconscious aspects, over religion and spirituality. It is only in this way that it becomes possible to attain spiritual growth via the interpretation of dreams. This, furthermore, is something that receives repetitive confirmation when considering it in terms of the manner in which the prevalence of biblical accounts of dreams has been recounted. The dreams have always been reflective of particular features within the dreamer’s life and surrounding, consequently bringing the particular individual (s) to conceive the spiritual implications of the dream in particular. It would be essential to acknowledge that this tends to be due to the fact that spirituality is psychologically defined as a part of the subconscious.

Dreams and Spiritual Growth
This means that spirituality tends to fundamentally be connected to the perceptual impression (s) that one has about oneself and ones circumstantial surrounding. And in addition to this, it would be instrumental to acknowledge that dreams, especially when considering the religious implications of dreams and their intepretations, can also be used to attain enlightenment in concern to the particularly divine purpose and reason for these circumstances. It is apparent, therefore, that the occurrence of dreams, in so far as the prevalent context within which they have been recorded biblically, is a happenstance that yields a profoundly spiritual fundamentality. This, moreover, tends to be emphasized even further when considering it in light of the already stated fact that even contemporarily, within an era that ascribes supreme relevance to science, technology and materialistically ingrained common sense, dream intepretation has proven to be one of the most relevant avenues to inducing harmony within the various levels of consiousness existent within the individual being.

Consider, for instance, the fact that the prevalence of dreams in the bible have yielded particular unvielings of destinies that have, in turn, resulted in the respective individuals being brought to the realization of the most advantageous measures and steps to take in order to achieve or, depending on the circumstances, avoid these destinies. While contemporary stances in concern to the intepretation of dreams are based on a more psychological approach, it would be relevant to acknowledge that the basis remains the same; ensuring the achievement of the most postivistic circumstances and/or situations via the intepretations of messages presented, usually metaphorically, in dreams.

Conclusion (s)s
Thus, considering that dreams tend to be influenced by these factors, it is quite evident that the effectual interpretation of dreams brings us to a level of awareness that espouses maximum harmony and subsistence with ones spirit and soul. ‘ Through the symbols produced in our dreams by the unconscious dimension of our persons, the Spirit of God can reveal ways of living that impede or foster Christian discipleship’ (St. Romain, 1984). The exceptionality and relevance of this, moreover, is fortified when considering that this is an ideology that can even be adhered to by non-religious denominations in order to understand the relevance of and interpret the meaning of dreams. It is quite apparent, thus speaking and taking into consideration all that has been said and discussed within this paper, that the bible does indeed espouse a good deal of relevance in concern to the interpretation of dreams. Contemplate, for instance, that while the bible makes the implication that dreams are avenues wherein god converses with humans (Sanford, 1968); this notion attains ideologically sound characteristics when acknowledging it in light of what has been established in regard to spirituality.

It would be apt to consider that the relevance of this is emphasized when considering that while biblical accounts of dream interpretation insinuate that these interpretations are God’s message (s); analyzing the notion form a contemporaneously analytical stance tends to be equably relevant. The prime reason for this is that contemporary stances regarding dream interpretations tend to be inclined towards the integration of psychological theories.

These theories, moreover, as has already been indicated within prior portions of this paper, are reflective of the advantageousness of effectual dream interpretations since they are instrumental in as much as revealing to us subconscious desires and priorities, consequently lighting the path for the enhancement and betterment of tangible as well as intangible aspects of ones life. It would be conclusively appropriate to acknowledge that the manner in which the bible unravels symbolism from the various dreams that are illustrated is the prime reason due to which the bible can be contemporarily used as a relevant vehicle for dream interpretation. And this, moreover, tends to ulitmately be justified in as much as the fact that contemporary stances regarding dream intepretation are not all that dissimilar.