In religion revelation is central to understanding G-d and sprituality. It's a way of revealing the 'truth' of that religion.
General and special revelation
There are two types of revelation:
- General revelation is indirect, and available to everyone. Some truths about G-d can be revealed through reason, conscience, the natural world, or moral sense.
- Special revelation is direct revelation to an individual or a group. This sort of revelation includes dreams, visions, experience and prophecy.