Chronicle of Events in Adrianople

Jacob Najara

1671

[Sabbatai’s] illumination grew steadily more intense up to the thirteenth day of the month of Adar [23 February]. On that day his brother came for a stay, along with four of Vani Effendi’s men. [Sabbatai] told his brother to come with him at once to take on the turban, for so it must be. He revealed to him whatever it was he revealed, and he swore…

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Jacob Najara

17th Century

Jacob Najara was descended from a scholarly family residing in the land of Israel and Syria, but originating from the town of Nájera in Spain. He was a fervent Sabbatean. When Shabbetai Tzvi visited Gaza in 1665, he stayed with Najara, who was then serving as rabbi of Gaza. Shabbetai Tzvi also appointed Najara as his High Priest. In 1666, Najara sent out letters supporting Shabbetai Tzvi’s claim that he was the Messiah, along with prophecies pronounced by Nathan of Gaza. Najara remained a follower of Shabbetai Tzvi even after the latter’s apostasy, visiting him in Adrianople in 1671.

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