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Horror and Mystery

Satan in Goray

Isaac Bashevis Singer
1 min read·Yiddish. שׂטן אין גאָריי · 1933
Summary by the Litseller editorial team.·Date of publication: 10 July 2024·Updated: 14 November 2026
Brief Overview

Brief Overview

The novel "Satan in Goray" is set in the 17th century in the Polish town of Goray, which is reeling from the aftermath of the Khmelnytsky Uprising. During this time, rumors of the Messiah, Sabbatai Zevi, spread through the Jewish community, leading to mass religious ecstasy and chaos. The main characters, including Rabbi Benish-Ashkenazi and his daughter Reizl, face moral and spiritual trials. Soon, a mysterious wanderer arrives in Goray, claiming to be a messenger of Sabbatai Zevi. His influence brings devastating consequences for the community, including violence, madness, and the breakdown of traditional values. The novel explores themes of faith, fanaticism, and human nature, illustrating how easily people can be deceived by false prophets and ideas.

Satan in Goray
Date of publication: 10 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Author: 
Isaac Bashevis Singer
Original title: Yiddish. שׂטן אין גאָריי · 1933
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