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This text has been initially updated from EEBO-TCP by Project Puritas (Logan West, David Jonescue, Alex Sarrouf) www.puritansearch.org.
本文本最初由 Puritas 计划依据 EEBO-TCP 进行更新，成员为 Logan West、David Jonescue、Alex Sarrouf，www.puritansearch.org。

Further revision and editing done by Monergism.
其后由 Monergism 进一步修订与编辑。

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“The Mystery of Dreams” by Philip Goodwin is a theologically rich treatise that considers the complex and often mysterious world of dreams from a Christian perspective.
菲利普·古德温所著《梦的奥秘》是一部神学内容丰富的论著，从基督教的视角思考梦境那复杂且常常神秘的世界。

This work historically discourses the nature of dreams, seeking to unveil the meanings and implications of differing dreams and their impact on the human soul.
本书以历史性的论述方式探讨梦的本质，力求揭示各类不同梦境的意义与含义，以及它们对人灵魂的影响。

Goodwin explores various aspects of dreams, including their characters, causes, consequences, and the profound truths they can reveal about the inner workings of human thoughts during sleep.
古德温探究梦境的各个方面，包括其特征、成因、结果，以及它们在睡眠中所能揭示的人类思想内在运作之深刻真理。

Drawing upon the wisdom of theologians and philosophers like Iamblichus, Augustine, and Zanchius, Goodwin emphasizes the nature of dreams, viewing them in ways that can only be understood through the guidance of God’s Spirit speaking in the Word.
古德温借鉴伊安布里库斯、奥古斯丁、赞基乌斯等神学家与哲学家的智慧，强调梦的本质，并以一种只能藉着上帝的灵在圣言中说话之引导才能明白的方式来看待梦。

Goodwin’s exploration includes a theological reflection on the condition and comparison of the people of God, likening their experiences to dreamlike states where divine intervention and deliverance are evident.
古德温的探讨也包括对上帝子民之境况与比较的神学反思，将他们的经历比作梦境般的状态，在其中显明神圣的介入与拯救。

This analogy underscores the miraculous and mysterious nature of God’s mercy and action in the lives of His people.
这一比喻突出了上帝怜悯与作为在祂子民生命中那奇妙且奥秘的性质。

Furthermore, he explores the rational and spiritual dimensions of dreaming, suggesting that dreams can be a space where reason and spiritual insight intersect, providing meaningful and methodical understanding even during sleep.
此外，他探讨作梦的理性层面与属灵层面，指出梦可以成为理性与属灵洞见相交汇之处，甚至在睡眠之中也能带来有意义且有条理的领会。

A significant aspect of Goodwin’s work is his emphasis on the soul’s activity in dreams.
古德温著作的一个重要方面，是他强调灵魂在梦中的活动。

He describes dreams as the movements of the soul, expressing thoughts while the body is at rest.
他将梦描述为灵魂的运动，是身体安息之时思想的表达。

This view aligns with the Reformed emphasis on the soul’s primacy and its continuous engagement with spiritual realities, even in sleep.
这一观点与改革宗所强调的灵魂之首要性，以及灵魂持续与属灵真实相交往的教导相一致，即便在睡眠之中也是如此。

Goodwin also highlights the importance of righteousness in the handling of dreams, asserting that indulgence in vain or sinful dreams debases the soul, while heavenly dreams elevate it.
古德温也强调在对待梦境之事上公义的重要性，断言沉溺于虚妄或罪恶的梦会使灵魂卑贱，而属天的梦则使灵魂升高。

In discussing dreams, Goodwin does not shy away from acknowledging the role of Satan and the necessity of discernment.
在论及梦境时，古德温并不回避承认撒但的角色以及分辨的必要。

He cautions against the deceptive nature of dreams influenced by Satan and emphasizes the need for scriptural light to discern the truth from falsehood.
他警戒人防备受撒但影响之梦的欺骗性，并强调需要圣经的光来分辨真与假。

This approach reflects the Reformed commitment to the authority of Scripture as the ultimate guide in all matters of faith and practice.
这种方式反映改革宗对圣经权威的坚守，视圣经为一切信仰与实践之事上的终极指引。

Overall, “The Mystery of Dreams” offers a comprehensive theological examination of dreams, their significance, and their implications..
总而言之，《梦的奥秘》对梦境、其重要性与其含义提供了全面的神学考察。

Goodwin’s work is a valuable resource for understanding the spiritual dimensions of dreaming and aligns with the broader theological framework of Reformed theology, emphasizing God’s sovereignty, the authority of Scripture, and the active engagement of the soul with spiritual realities.
古德温的著作是理解作梦之属灵层面的宝贵资源，并与改革宗神学更广阔的神学架构相一致，强调上帝的主权、圣经的权威，以及灵魂与属灵真实积极相交的事实。

Philip Goodwin (c1605-1667)
菲利普·古德温 约1605至1667

Philip Goodwin was a Puritan clergyman.
菲利普·古德温是一位清教徒牧师。

He matriculated at St John’s College, Cambridge in 1623 and graduated four years earlier.
他于 1623 年进入剑桥大学圣约翰学院，并在四年后毕业。

He was appointed a curate in Hertford in 1633 and then as one in Watford in 1637 before becoming the vicar of Watford in 1643.
他于 1633 年被任命为赫特福德的助理牧师，后于 1637 年担任沃特福德的助理牧师，最终于 1643 年成为沃特福德的教区牧师。

Throughout his career he was said to care for his parishioners, but his claim to fame is that he wrote a book on dreams called The mystery of dreams historically discoursed which was published in 1658.
据说他在其一生事奉中关怀会众，但他最为人所知之处，是他写了一本关于梦的书，名为《梦的奥秘：历史性论述》，并于 1658 年出版。

In it he suggested that people should ‘pray for good sleep and good dreams’ and saw dreams as a ‘safe and instructive experience for the pastoral care of the soul’ as they could contain messages from God.
他在书中建议人应当为好睡眠与好梦祷告，并将梦视为一种安全且具有教益的经历，可用于灵魂的牧养关怀，因为梦可能包含来自上帝的信息。

Note 1
注释一

In addition to being a vicar he was also recommended to two lectureships by Parliament, one of which he took (Pinner) and one he declined (Hemel Hempstead), in the last great age of lectureships.
除担任教区牧师之外，他也在讲座职分的最后鼎盛时期，被议会推荐担任两个讲座职分，其中一个他接受了，是平纳，另一个他婉拒了，是赫默尔亨普斯特德。

His parish had over 1000 people living there but, during the Civil War, this doubled as soldiers were stationed there.
他的教区居住人口超过一千人，但在内战期间，由于士兵驻扎于此，人数增加到两倍。

It had and maintained a strong tradition of Puritanism.
该地一直拥有并维持着强烈的清教徒传统。

He clearly led a comfortable life as in his will of 1667 he leaves £400 and four houses to his children (John, James, Philip, Joseph, married daughter Sarah Walker) and his wife.
他显然过着富足的生活，因为在他 1667 年的遗嘱中，他把四百英镑和四所房屋留给他的子女与妻子，他的子女为约翰、詹姆斯、菲利普、约瑟、已婚的女儿莎拉·沃克，以及他的妻子。

Table of Contents
目录

I. OF MENS DREAMS MORE GENERALL.
一 论人之梦更为普遍者。

II. OF FALSE AND DELUDING DREAMS.
二 论虚假与迷惑人的梦。

III. OF FILTHY AND DEFILING DREAMS.
三 论污秽并玷污人的梦。

IV. OF IDLE AND VAIN DREAMS.
四 论闲散与虚妄的梦。

V. OF TROUBLESOME AND AFFRIGHTING DREAMS.
五 论烦扰并令人惊惧的梦。

VI. OF PROFITABLE AND INSTRUCTING DREAMS.
六 论有益并教导人的梦。