Sabbateanism: The Rise and Fall of a Messiah

Sabbateanism: The Rise and Fall of a Messiah

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Religious Studies, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores Sabbatarianism, a 17th-century movement led by Shabtai Tzvi, who claimed to be the Messiah. With the support of Nathan of Gaza, the movement gained traction across the Jewish world. Shabtai's provocative actions and eventual capture by the Ottoman Empire led to his conversion to Islam, fracturing the movement. The video examines the historical, mystical, and social factors that contributed to the rise and impact of Sabbatarianism, highlighting its significance in Jewish, Islamic, and Christian contexts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the prophet that supported Shabtai Tzvi's claim as the Messiah?

John the Baptist

Isaac Luria

Nathan of Gaza

Gershom Scholem

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Shabtai Tzvi's birthplace?

Aleppo

Jerusalem

Constantinople

Smyrna

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which action did Shabtai Tzvi take that was considered provocative?

He wrote a new Torah.

He pronounced the Tetragrammaton in a synagogue.

He declared a new Sabbath.

He built a new temple.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What ultimatum was Shabtai Tzvi given by the Ottoman Sultan?

Renounce his claims or be exiled

Leave the empire or be imprisoned

Convert to Islam or die

Convert to Christianity or die

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the group that followed Shabtai Tzvi into Islam?

The Conversos

The Donmeh

The Kabbalists

The Frankists

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mystical tradition played a significant role in the Sabbatean movement?

Gnosticism

Sufism

Kabbalah

Hasidism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the key figure that combined mysticism with messianism in the 16th century?

Jacob Frank

Nathan of Gaza

Isaac Luria

Gershom Scholem

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