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Robert Kolb
-- author of Martin Luther: Confessor of the Faith
Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis
"Against his background of growing up in the Third Reich, his
participation in interfaith dialogue over the years, and his more
than half a century of studying Luther, Eric Gritsch, a widely
respected church historian, provides readers with a broad survey of
those who used or ignored the Reformer's utterances on the Jews,
and he critiques a large number of recent scholarly commentators on
the subject, concluding that 'Luther's anti-Semitism is an integral
part of his life and work . . . but his anti-Semitism is neither in
harmony with the core of his theology nor with the stance of the
Apostle Paul' and is thus 'against his better judgment.'" Denis R.
Janz
-- Loyola University New Orleans
author of The Westminster Handbook to Martin Luther
"Gritsch brings to this project a lifetime of Luther study, and it
shows. This foundation grounds the whole work, from its thorough
rehearsal of the relevant texts, to its judicious account of
Luther's impact, to its masterful use of the secondary literature,
to its compelling conclusion. Highly recommended." Reviews in
Religion and Theology
"This book will serve well readers inside and outside of the
academy, whether as an introduction to the issue or as another
voice contributing to the ongoing discussion." Booklist
"A superb first-resort source on Luther and his relationship with
Judaism." Theology
"A thorough study that is both accessible, and thus recommendable
for clergy, and simultaneously engages deeply with its sources."
Sixteenth Century Journal
"This carefully documented study goes far in providing a basis for
an honest dialogue between Lutherans and the Jewish people."
Renaissance Quarterly
"A thought-provoking historical and theological analysis of the
German Reformer's attitudes towards Jews and Judaism. This brief
but dense book is especially valuable for its comprehensive
appraisal of the textual evidence of Luther's hostility toward Jews
and for its nuanced conclusions. . . . Excellent work. . . .
Important reading." Journal of Ecclesiastical History
"Gritsch offers a useful survey not only of Luther's writings on
the Jews but also of the historiography." Common Ground
"Here is a book worth reading to begin to discover another aspect
of Luther's complexity. Moreover, this work carries a much-needed
reminder of the importance of positive Jewish-Christian relations
today."
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