The belief in dreams as a source of prophetic value has been a longstanding and widespread phenomenon, appearing in various historical and religious texts. In the Bible, for instance, dreams are often depicted as a means of divine communication, as seen in the dreams of Joseph, which revealed the coming famine in Egypt. Similarly, in Greek and Roman antiquity, dreams were considered to have predictive power, with a vast amount of literature dedicated to studying their prophetic value. The concept of prophetic dreams extends beyond the realm of religious texts. In American literature, the prophetic often calls to mind foretelling the future, and this conception is found in the works of authors like Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, who claimed to have received divine guidance through dreams. However, the belief in prophetic dreams is not without controversy. Some argue that such dreams challenge the sufficiency of scripture, implying that the Bible is insufficient for Christians to be completely equipped for all that they need to know. They argue that if Christians should expect visions and dreams as a kind of supplemental revelation from God today, then the canon of Scripture is (by logical necessity) insufficient for the Christian to be completely equipped for all that they need to know.Furthermore, the potential for misleading or nefarious visions and dreams raises concerns about the validity of such experiences. If visions and dreams are to be weighed against the full counsel of God’s Holy Word, then what real practical use is the vision or dream? If such things are intended as a fast track to knowing God’s will or God’s truth, then pouring over the Scriptures for clarity and validation nullifies the speed and ease of the supposed route. Despite these concerns, the belief in prophetic dreams persists. In various cultures, dreams have been used as a form of divination, with dream interpreters often occupying a significant social status. The interpretation of dreams has been an occupation of priests, elders, or medicine men in many cultures, and an ancient book of dream interpretation was compiled by the 3rd-century soothsayer Artemidorus Daldianus in the Oneirocritica.In conclusion, the belief in dreams as a source of prophetic value has been a longstanding and widespread phenomenon, appearing in various historical and religious texts. However, this belief is not without controversy, with concerns raised about its impact on the sufficiency of scripture and the potential for misleading or nefarious visions and dreams. Despite these concerns, the belief in prophetic dreams persists, with dream interpretation remaining an important aspect of various cultures throughout history.