The Sabbatai Zevi Messianic Movement
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Is Sabati the Messiah?
All indications are that nathan of goza was sincere in his proposition. When he proclaimed sabati is the messiah, they all believed him. In gaza, at least, there was like no doubt, like everybody was on board. This is forril. This is themessiah, and we have to act accordingly. It seems it's because sabati loved ceremony. He loved ritual,. He was kind of an impressorio. And so he goes into the synagogue and he starts performing these amazing new songs and prayers...and introduces innovations.
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