On The Jews and Their Lies - Evolution of Luther's Views

Evolution of Luther's Views

Luther's attitude toward the Jews took different forms over his life. In his earlier period, until 1537 or not much earlier, he wanted to convert Jews to Christianity; in his later period, the last nine years of his life, he denounced them and urged their persecution.

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