What choice was Sabbatai Zevi given by the Grand Vizier?
Exile
Conversion to Islam
Execution
Public shaming
Answer
Conversion to Islam was the ultimatum given to Sabbatai Zevi by the Grand Vizier. Faced with the choice between renouncing his faith or facing execution, Zevi chose to convert, an act that deeply disappointed and disillusioned his followers. This decision marked a turning point in the Sabbatean movement, leading to its fragmentation and the emergence of various offshoots.
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