THE HISTORY OF THE SABBATEAN JEWS

The history of the Sabbatean Jews is a complex and fascinating chapter in Jewish history, revolving around the messianic movement led by Sabbatai Zevi in the 17th century. Sabbatai Zevi was born in Smyrna (now Izmir, Turkey) in 1626 to a Sephardic Jewish family. He grew up to become a charismatic and enigmatic figure who would profoundly impact Jewish communities across the Ottoman Empire and beyond.