MARTIN LUTHER JEWS AND JUDAISM – ISAAC KALIMI

This book explores Martin Luther’s attitudes toward Jews and Judaism, considering his approach in the historical, religious, theological, and cultural context of late‑Middle‑Ages Europe. During his career—especially in its later stage—Luther made numerous venomous comments and wrote violently antisemitic tracts. Reflecting on these statements and writings, the book argues that Luther’s stance cannot be excused as a reaction to family, health, or aging issues, nor as an integral part of societal norms. The author contends that Luther’s Judeophobia was rooted in his reading of the Old and New Testaments, in the Christian anti‑Jewish tradition, education, and a fundamental theological worldview on Jews and Judaism that he chose to amplify. 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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