Martin Luther, Jews, and Judaism - A Re-Examination

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. It will be of interest to scholars of religion, theology , history, anti-Semitism, and Jewish-Christian relations.

Sommario

1. Introduction 2. Luther's Perception towards Jews and Judaism, and His 'Judeophilia' 3. Luther's Judeophobia 4. The Rationale Behind Luther's Judeophobia 5. "Cross or Expulsion and Death": The Key Factor for Luther's Judeophobia 6. Additional Factors for Luther's Judeophobia 7. The Foundations of Luther's Judeophobia 8. The Impact of Luther's Judeophobia 9. Conclusion Appendix: Luther's Attitude towards Handicapped Children

Info autore

Isaac Kalimi is Gutenberg Professor (emeritus) in Biblical and Jewish studies at the Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz; Senior Research Fellow at the University of Chicago; and an ordinary member of Academia Europaea. He is one of the most prolific original thinkers and an influential scholar today and is considered a pioneer of intercultural and interdisciplinary academic interactions between Jews and Christians. He has published numerous articles and books, including The Book of Esther Between Judaism and Christianity (2023).

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Isaac (Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz Kalimi, Kalimi Isaac
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 02.04.2025
• EAN: 9781032483337
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3248333-7
• Pagine: 98
• Serie: Routledge Focus on Religion
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Età moderna fino al 1918; RELIGION / General, RELIGION / History, Christianity, History of Religion, Jewish Studies, Judaism, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Church history, History and Archaeology, Relating to Jewish people and groups, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Protestantism & Protestant Churches, Protestantism and Protestant Churches