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Martin Luther (1483–1546), a German Reformation leader, had a significant influence on German antisemitism by his virulent anti-Jewish statements and writings. ==Evolution of his views== Luther's attitude toward the Jews changed over the course of his life. In the early phase of his career—until around 1536—he expressed concern for their plight in Europe and was enthusiastic at the prospect of converting them to Christianity through his religious reforms. Being unsuccessful in that, in his later career, Luther denounced the Jewish people and urged for their harsh persecution and destruction. In a paragraph from his ''On the Jews and Their Lies'' he deplores Christendom's failure to expel them.〔("Luther, Martin" ), ''JewishEncyclopedia.com''; cf. ''Luther's Works'', American Edition, 55 vols., (St. Louis and Philadelphia: Concordia Publishing House and Fortress Press, 1955–86) 47:267.〕 Moreover, he proposed "What shall we Christians do with this rejected and condemned people, the Jews":〔 *"First, to set fire to their synagogues or schools … This is to be done in honor of our Lord and of Christendom, so that God might see that we are Christians …" *"Second, I advise that their houses also be razed and destroyed." *"Third, I advise that all their prayer books and Talmudic writings, in which such idolatry, lies, cursing, and blasphemy are taught, be taken from them." *"Fourth, I advise that their rabbis be forbidden to teach henceforth on pain of loss of life and limb …" *"Fifth, I advise that safe-conduct on the highways be abolished completely for the Jews. For they have no business in the countryside …" *"Sixth, I advise that usury be prohibited to them, and that all cash and treasure of silver and gold be taken from them …" *"Seventh, I recommend putting a flail, an ax, a hoe, a spade, a distaff, or a spindle into the hands of young, strong Jews and Jewesses and letting them earn their bread in the sweat of their brow … But if we are afraid that they might harm us or our wives, children, servants, cattle, etc., … then let us emulate the common sense of other nations such as France, Spain, Bohemia, etc., … then eject them forever from the country …" 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Martin Luther and antisemitism」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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