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“If I had to refute all the other articles of the Jewish faith, I should be obliged to write against them as much and for as long a time as they have used for inventing their lies - that is, longer than two thousand years” quote by Martin Luther
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“If I had to refute all the other articles of the Jewish faith, I should be obliged to write against them as much and for as long a time as they have used for inventing their lies - that is, longer than two thousand years”

Martin Luther

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Source Sermon: 1520s Reformation writings

He argues that Jewish faith has been critiqued for centuries, suggesting a long history of opposition.

In simple terms: Jewish faith faced long criticism.

Key Takeaway

Consider historical context.

Themes

religion critique history

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

historical theological

When to use this quote

  • academic study
  • interfaith debate
  • religious education

Key Concepts

theology bias interfaith dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the impacts of long‑term religious bias?
  • How can dialogue improve understanding?
A Different Perspective

One-sided criticism may ignore nuance and foster prejudice.

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