Martin Luther, Jews, and Judaism by Isaac Kalimi - 9781032483337

Martin Luther, Jews, and JudaismA Re-Examination\nAuthor(s): Isaac Kalimi\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032483337, 978-1032483337\nSynopsis\nThis book explores Martin Luthers attitudes towards Jews and Judaism, considering his approach in the historical, religious, theological, and cultural context of late Middle Ages Europe. During his career, especially in the later stage, Luther made numerous venomous comments and wrote violently antisemitic tracts. Reflecting on these statements and writings, the book maintains that Luthers stance cannot be excused as a reaction to issues with family, health, or ageing or as an integral part of societys norms. The author argues that Luthers Judeophobia was rooted in a reading of the Old and New Testaments and in the Christian anti-Jewish tradition, education, and fundamental theological worldview on Jews and Judaism that he chose to escalate. Other factors discussed includ.