The Sabbatean prophets /
Goldish, Matt.
The Sabbatean prophets / Matt Goldish. - Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2004. - 1 online resource (xii, 221 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-210) and index.
Messianic prophecy in the early modern context -- Messianism and prophecy in the Jewish tradition -- Nathan of Gaza and the roots of Sabbatean prophecy -- From mystical vision to prophetic eruption -- Opponents and observers respond -- Prophecy after Shabbatai's apostasy.
In the mid-seventeenth century, Shabbatai Zvi, a rabbi from Izmir, claimed to be the Jewish messiah, and convinced a great many Jews to believe him. The movement surrounding this messianic pretender was enormous, and Shabbatai's mission seemed to be affirmed by the numerous supporting prophecies of believers. The story of Shabbatai and his prophets has mainly been explored by specialists in Jewish mysticism. Only a few scholars have placed this large-scale movement in its social and historical context. Matt Goldish shifts the focus of Sabbatean studies from the theology of Lurianic Kabbalah to the widespread seventeenth-century belief in latter-day prophecy. The intense expectations of the messiah in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam form the necessary backdrop for understanding the success of Sabbateanism. The seventeenth century was a time of deep intellectual and political ferment as Europe moved into the modern era. The strains of the Jewish mysticism, Christian millenarianism, scientific innovation, and political transformation all contributed to the development of the Sabbatean movement. By placing Sabbateanism in this broad cultural context, Goldish integrates this Jewish messianic movement into the early modern world, making its story accessible to scholars and students alike.
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Shabbethai Tzevi, 1626-1676.
Shabbethai Tzevi, 1626-1676.
Shabbethai Tzevi, 1626-1676
1600 - 1699
Sabbathaians--History--17th century.
Prophecy--History--17th century.
Messiah--Judaism--History of doctrines.
Sabbatéens--Histoire--17e siècle.
Prophétie--Histoire--17e siècle.
Messie--Judaïsme--Histoire des doctrines.
RELIGION--Judaism--General.
RELIGION--Judaism--History.
Messiah--Judaism--History of doctrines
Prophecy
Sabbathaians
Sabbatianen.
Profetieën.
History
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The Sabbatean prophets / Matt Goldish. - Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2004. - 1 online resource (xii, 221 pages)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-210) and index.
Messianic prophecy in the early modern context -- Messianism and prophecy in the Jewish tradition -- Nathan of Gaza and the roots of Sabbatean prophecy -- From mystical vision to prophetic eruption -- Opponents and observers respond -- Prophecy after Shabbatai's apostasy.
In the mid-seventeenth century, Shabbatai Zvi, a rabbi from Izmir, claimed to be the Jewish messiah, and convinced a great many Jews to believe him. The movement surrounding this messianic pretender was enormous, and Shabbatai's mission seemed to be affirmed by the numerous supporting prophecies of believers. The story of Shabbatai and his prophets has mainly been explored by specialists in Jewish mysticism. Only a few scholars have placed this large-scale movement in its social and historical context. Matt Goldish shifts the focus of Sabbatean studies from the theology of Lurianic Kabbalah to the widespread seventeenth-century belief in latter-day prophecy. The intense expectations of the messiah in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam form the necessary backdrop for understanding the success of Sabbateanism. The seventeenth century was a time of deep intellectual and political ferment as Europe moved into the modern era. The strains of the Jewish mysticism, Christian millenarianism, scientific innovation, and political transformation all contributed to the development of the Sabbatean movement. By placing Sabbateanism in this broad cultural context, Goldish integrates this Jewish messianic movement into the early modern world, making its story accessible to scholars and students alike.
9780674037755 0674037758
00011705 22573/ctv1pn04vw JSTOR
Shabbethai Tzevi, 1626-1676.
Shabbethai Tzevi, 1626-1676.
Shabbethai Tzevi, 1626-1676
1600 - 1699
Sabbathaians--History--17th century.
Prophecy--History--17th century.
Messiah--Judaism--History of doctrines.
Sabbatéens--Histoire--17e siècle.
Prophétie--Histoire--17e siècle.
Messie--Judaïsme--Histoire des doctrines.
RELIGION--Judaism--General.
RELIGION--Judaism--History.
Messiah--Judaism--History of doctrines
Prophecy
Sabbathaians
Sabbatianen.
Profetieën.
History
BM199.S3 / G65 2004eb
296.8/2