Martin Luther, Jews, and Judaism : a re-examination / Isaac Kalimi.
| Author/creator | Kalimi, Isaac author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1. |
| Publication | New York : Routledge, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | volumes cm |
| Subjects |
| Series | Routledge focus on religion |
| Abstract | "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 anti-Semitic 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, anti-Semitism, and Jewish-Christian relations"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Kalimi, Isaac. Martin luther, jews, and judaism 1. New York : Routledge, 2025 9781003495963 |
| LCCN | 2024060876 |
| ISBN | 9781032483337 |
| ISBN | 1032483334 |
| ISBN | 9781032802039 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1032802030 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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