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What was Sabbatai Zevi by profession?

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Rabbi Sabbatai Zevi was a prominent Jewish mystic and self-proclaimed Messiah who lived in the 17th century. He gained a large following among Jewish communities in the Ottoman Empire and beyond, promising to lead them to redemption. Zevi's teachings and actions caused significant controversy and upheaval within Jewish society, ultimately leading to his exile and eventual conversion to Islam.
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