Save Sabbatai Sevi House from Oblivion [IJMES 2008] (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the historical significance of the house of Sabbatai Sevi in Izmir, Turkey, which has faced the threat of demolition due to urban development. It highlights Sevi's role as a religious figure in the 17th century, his unique theological perspective, and the subsequent community's view of the house as a sacred site. The paper calls for further research and conservation efforts to preserve the site, offering various possibilities for its future use as a museum or cultural center.