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Sabbatean Hymns
The Sabbatean hymns represent a fascinating collection of liturgical songs that were composed and performed by the followers of Sabbatai Tsevi, blending Jewish kabbalistic themes with influences from Ottoman musical traditions. These hymns, often written in multiple languages including Hebrew, Ladino, Aramaic, and Turkish, capture the complex identity of the Sabbatean Ma’aminim—a community that existed at the crossroads of Jewish and Islamic cultures.
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