Frances Flannery on Jewish Dreams in Antiquity

Frances Flannery, Professor of ancient Judaism, discusses the significance of dreams in ancient times, analyzes the interpretation of ancient dreams and the importance of angels, explores conventional and unconventional methods for altered states of consciousness, analyzes esotericism in Judaism from a gendered perspective, delves into the uncertainty surrounding Fort Bezra and its mystical practices, and explores the controversy surrounding Jewish dreams in antiquity and their role in gaining spiritual insight.