by hadassah | Apr 7, 2008 | Shabbatai Zvi and Sabbateanism
Shabbatai Zvi and Sabbateanism Of far greater impact was the messianic movement that arose around Shabbetai Zvi (1626-1672). In fact, in its scope and intensity the so-called Sabbatian movement has no parallel in Jewish history. It drew its strength from...