The History of Sabatai Sevi, the Suppos'd Messiah of the Jews by John Evelyn
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"The History of Sabatai Sevi, the Suppos'd Messiah of the Jews" by John Evelyn is a historical account written in the late 17th century. The book explores the life and claims of Sabatai Sevi, a notable figure in Jewish history who declared himself the Messiah, a role that sparked a significant movement among Jewish communities. It delves into the socio-political implications of Sevi's claims during a time of crisis and anticipation within
the Jewish faith. At the start of the narrative, Evelyn presents the fervent beliefs surrounding the year 1666, seen as a prophetic time for Jewish redemption. The segment introduces Sabatai Sevi, who emerged as a charismatic figure in Smyrna, rallying the Jewish people with promises of deliverance and restoration. His initial acclaim leads to widespread anticipation and excitement, as the Jewish populace becomes increasingly consumed by his message, abandoning their daily lives in favor of fervent preparations for a promised kingdom. The opening sets the stage for the mingled hope and eventual disillusionment surrounding Sevi's dramatic claims and their profound impact on the Jewish community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Evelyn, John, 1620-1706 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Grose, Christopher, 1939- |
| LoC No. | 68066889 |
| Title | The History of Sabatai Sevi, the Suppos'd Messiah of the Jews |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BM: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Judaism |
| Subject | Shabbethai Tzevi, 1626-1676 |
| Subject | Impostors and imposture -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38327 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 262 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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