The Mad Disciples of Jacob Frank

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Set in the early 1790s, the story unfolds in a Poland on the brink of partition, highlighting the tumultuous life of Jacob Frank, a Jewish false messiah. After leading his followers under the guise of Catholicism, he is imprisoned by the Church for over a decade in Czestochowa. During his confinement, Frank claims to receive profound revelations about occult powers that can conquer mortality and suffering. However, despite his newfound knowledge, he fails to save his followers before his death, leaving a legacy of mystery and unfulfilled promises.