Bible Quote by Martin Luther
““For hardly any of the ecclesiastical writers have handled the Divine Scriptures more ineptly and absurdly than Origen and Jerome.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Against the Papacy, 1520
Luther criticizes Origen and Jerome for poor biblical interpretation, implying they misrepresent scripture.
In simple terms: Luther says Origen and Jerome misinterpret the Bible.
Key Takeaway
Beware of faulty biblical scholarship.
Themes
theology
criticism
history
Mood
critical
skeptical
Type
historical
theological
When to use this quote
- seminary study
- church preaching
- academic debate
- personal study
Key Concepts
Exegetical error
authority
reformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we assess historical biblical scholarship?
- What standards should guide scriptural interpretation?
A Different Perspective
Luther’s view reflects his own biases and the polemical context of the Reformation.
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