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Tag: Sabbatai Zevi

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

The road to Jewish hell is paved with 'Tikkun Olam.'

Sam Hilt in Future of Jewish · 4 Jun

This guest essay by Sam Hilt critically examines the modern adoption of the term "Tikkun Olam" in Jewish discourse as a simplification of Judaism's philosophical depth.

0 Politics History

Trump's followers see a savior, but Jewish historians know a false messiah when they see one

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 12 Apr

Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the perceived messianic enthusiasm surrounding Donald Trump and the historical episode of Sabbatai Zevi, the 17th-century failed Jewish messiah.

0 History Torah

The Man Riding a Lion

David Sclar in Tablet · 17 Sep 2024

The article explores the early stages of the Sabbatian movement, led by the charismatic figure Sabbatai Zevi, using new insights derived from rare print materials and engravings from 1665 Venice.

0 History Jewish Law

Just a very naughty boy: Sabbatai Zevi and C17th Jewish messianism

Tel Aviv Review · 15 Feb 2016

Historian Dor Saar from Tel Aviv University explores the involvement of Abraham Miguel Cardoso, a 17th-century Jewish theologian, in supporting Sabbatai Zevi, a prominent false messiah in Jewish history.

0 History Jewish Law

Secularism and Sabbateans

David Biale in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The discussion delves into the topic of Jewish secularization in the 18th century, touching on books like "Secularism and Sabbateans."