Protestant reformer
Martin Luther
Life
1483–1546
He moved from instrumental tolerance in 1523 to destructive incitement in 1543 while keeping conversion as his goal.
What the sources say
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3 statements
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In 1523 Luther criticized Catholic persecution and urged tolerance to facilitate conversion.
02
In 1543 Luther advocated burning synagogues, destroying homes, confiscating prayer-books and Talmuds, and restricting rabbis and travel.
03
Despite his changing tone, Luther always sought conversion and never accepted Judaism as legitimate.