 He was known, for example, for his prophetic visions as well as for his ideological and radical views, all of which helped to shape the eventual mystical movement around Shabbethai Zevi.His visionary capabilities in particular not only constructed the foundations for Sabbateanism, but they also aided him in discovering the group's historical figure, Shabbetai Zevi.Nathan of Gaza was born in Jerusalem around 1643-1644; he died on Friday, January 11, 1680 in Macedonia.