The controversy was a momentous incident in Jewish history of the period—involving both Rav Yechezkel Landau and the Vilna Gaon. Rav Eybeschutz approached the young Gaon to examine and appraise the amulets. The Gaon replied in a letter that while he had sympathy with Rav Eybeschutz he did not believe that the words of a young man would assist in the dispute. Some time after the dispute Rav Landau, who at that time was a relatively unknown rabbi from Yampol, attempted to resolve the dispute offering both parties a dignified exit. His proposal was accepted by Rav Eybeschutz but vehemently rejected by Rav Emden, who continued to publish attacks on Rav Eybeschutz. Only after Rav Emden's death did the halachic decision of Rav Landau bring an end to the personal dispute. Some believe that he may be credited with having crushed the lingering belief in Sabbatai current even in some Orthodox circles. However, it is only recently that the notarised copies of all of the amulets have been rediscovered, clearly Sabbatean in nature. and the debate of 1725 has been located in the archives.