Xai, how are you? 55a. Shabbatai, Failed Messiah: Queer Icon
Feb 28, 2021
Guests Binya Koatz and daph ben david discuss Shabbatean trans love poetry in Ladino, trancestors in the Torah, and analysis on Frankism. They explore Shabbatai's gender complexity and the revolutionary shifts in Judaism caused by the Frankists. They also talk about Shabbatai's enduring status as a queer icon and share details about pronunciation, a hotline, and Patreon support.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Holiness of Oral Torah
01:58 • 6min
Exploring Shabbatai's World
07:50 • 2min
Interest in Mark Gunnery and the Queer Shabbatai
09:47 • 4min
Shabbatai's Gender Complexity
13:33 • 17min
The Aftermath of Shabbatai and Revolutionary Shifts in Judaism
30:11 • 3min
Exploring Shabbatai's Legacy and Pronunciation
33:07 • 3min