Martin Luther's anti-Semitism : against his better judgment
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Published
Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., [2012].
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Book
ISBN
9780802866769, 080286676X
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xiv, 158 pages ; 23 cm
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Lawson McGhee Library - Books
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Published
Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., [2012].
Language
English
ISBN
9780802866769, 080286676X
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-150) and index.
Description
In this book Eric W. Gritsch, a Lutheran and a distinguished Luther scholar, faces the glaring ugliness of Martin Luther's anti- Semitism head-on, describing Luther's journey from initial attempts to proselytize Jews to an appallingly racist position, which he apparently held until his death. Comprehensively laying out the textual evidence for Luther's virulent anti-Semitism, Gritsch traces the development of Luther's thinking in relation to his experiences, external influences, and theological convictions. Revealing greater impending danger with each step, Martin Luther's Anti-Semitism marches steadily onward until the full extent of Luther's racism becomes apparent. Gritsch's unflinching analysis also describes the impact of Luther's egregious words on subsequent generations and places Luther within Europe's long history of anti-Semitism. Throughout, however, Gritsch resists the temptation either to demonize or to exonerate Luther. Rather, readers will recognize Luther's mistakes as links in a chain that pulled him further and further away from an attitude of respect for Jews as the biblical people of God. Gritsch depicts Luther as a famous example of the intensive struggle with the enduring question of Christian-Jewish relations. It is a great historical tragedy that Luther, of all people, fell victim to anti-Semitism--albeit against his better judgment.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gritsch, E. W. (2012). Martin Luther's anti-Semitism: against his better judgment . W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gritsch, Eric W. 2012. Martin Luther's Anti-Semitism: Against His Better Judgment. W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gritsch, Eric W. Martin Luther's Anti-Semitism: Against His Better Judgment W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gritsch, Eric W. Martin Luther's Anti-Semitism: Against His Better Judgment W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2012.
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