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100 1 _aEvelyn, John,
_d1620-1706
245 1 4 _aThe History of Sabatai Sevi, the Suppos'd Messiah of the Jews
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-17
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShabbethai Tzevi, 1626-1676
653 _aImpostors and imposture -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aGrose, Christopher,
_d1939-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38327
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