The Sabbatean Prophets

About this book

The rise of Sabbateanism, the movement that spread after Sabbatai Sevi’s claim to be the long-awaited messiah, has been a subject of intense scholarly interest. In this bold new history, Matt Goldish examines the prophets who helped shape, sustain, and transform the movement in the years following Sevi’s conversion to Islam in 1666. Drawing on a wide range of Hebrew, Latin, English, and other sources, Goldish shows how these prophets interpreted Sevi’s apostasy, created new visions of redemption, and influenced Jewish thought in the early modern period. He brings to light a fascinating array of figures, including Nathan of Gaza, who defended Sevi’s messianic mission, and other lesser-known visionaries whose writings reveal the complexity and vitality of Sabbatean belief. The Sabbatean Prophets offers a vivid account of the religious imagination and historical significance of one of the most controversial movements in Jewish history.

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