This book explores Martin Luther’s 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 Luther’s stance cannot be excused as a reaction to issues with family, health, or ageing or as an integral part of society’s norms. The author argues that Luther’s 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 include Luther’s fears of ongoing Jewish intellectual influence and "Jewish magical power," as well as his deep disappointment at the Jewish rejection of his newly reformed Church. Providing an invaluable perspective on Martin Luther’s position, the book will be of interest to scholars of religion, theology, history, antisemitism, and Jewish-Christian relations.

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This book explores Martin Luther’s attitudes towards Jews and Judaism, considering his approach in the historical, religious, theological, and cultural context of late Middle Ages Europe. It will be of interest to scholars of religion, theology , history, anti-Semitism, and Jewish-Christian relations.

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1. Introduction 2. Luther’s Perception towards Jews and Judaism, and His ‘Judeophilia’ 3. Luther’s Judeophobia 4. The Rationale Behind Luther’s Judeophobia 5. “Cross or Expulsion and Death”: The Key Factor for Luther’s Judeophobia 6. Additional Factors for Luther’s Judeophobia 7. The Foundations of Luther’s Judeophobia 8. The Impact of Luther’s Judeophobia 9. Conclusion Appendix: Luther’s Attitude towards Handicapped Children

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ISBN
9781032483337
Publisert
2025-04-11
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
360 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
98

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Biographical note

Isaac Kalimi is Gutenberg Professor (emeritus) in Biblical and Jewish studies at the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz; Senior Research Fellow at the University of Chicago; and an ordinary member of Academia Europaea. He is one of the most prolific original thinkers and an influential scholar today and is considered a pioneer of intercultural and interdisciplinary academic interactions between Jews and Christians. He has published numerous articles and books, including The Book of Esther Between Judaism and Christianity (2023).