Chronicle of Events in Adrianople
[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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