Martin Luther
8 American monuments celebrating anti-Semites
A statue in New York City commemorates a former governor who called Jews “the deceitful race.”
The Insanely Fascinating History Of Hanukkah Light
Limitations on artificial lighting has profoundly influenced society. It was never impossible to light up the night, but light always came with costs.
When Martin Luther Accused The Jews Of Eating Satan’s S—-
Martin Luther is known for sparking the Reformation. He was also a raging anti-Semite.
How Nazis Used Martin Luther’s Virulent Anti-Semitism
Nazi propagandists celebrated that tue infamous Kristallnacht night of violence against Jews in 1938 fell over Luther’s birthday.
We’ve Seen Martin Luther From Both Sides Now
There was an anti-Semitic and a philo-Semitic side to Martin Luther. Both are on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Norway Church Condemns Martin Luther’s Anti-Semitism
(JTA) — The Church of Norway, the state’s Lutheran church, condemned church founder Martin Luther’s anti-Jewish legacy. The church made the statement ahead of the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, started by the 16th century German theologian, The Associated Press reported. The Church of Norway’s General Synod acknowledged that Luther’s writings were used in Nazi propaganda and…
German Protestant Church Denounces Anti-Semitism of Founder Martin Luther
Germany’s main Protestant body distanced itself from the anti-Semitism of its founder, Martin Luther, and pledged to confront the dark side of its roots.
Jewish Leader: Protestants Should Condemn Martin Luther’s Anti-Semitism
Germany’s top Jewish leader urged Protestants to confront and condemn anti-Jewish teachings of Martin Luther, who began the Protestant Reformation.
David Nirenberg Traces The Long, Bewildering History of Anti-Semitism
David Nirenberg traces the history of anti-Semitism from ancient Egypt through 20th-century Europe, encompassing literary criticism of ‘The Merchant of Venice.’
Martin Luther: Hater of The Jews
The Austrian Jewish psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl (1905-1997), author of “Man’s Search for Meaning”, an inspiring account of his concentration camp experiences, enlightened many generations of students. None more so than a budding Austrian theologian Eric Gritsch, who in 1950 was mentored by Frankl, as the former described in a 2009 memoir.