Apes Quote by Martin Luther
“The devil is God's ape!”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On the Devil, 1520
The devil is a foolish creation of God, not a divine being.
In simple terms: Devil is God’s foolish creation.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the devil’s folly.
Themes
theology
humor
critique
Mood
provocative
thoughtful
Type
theological
satirical
When to use this quote
- sermons
- debates
Key Concepts
devil concept
religious satire
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect theological discourse?
- What risks arise from mocking sacred topics?
A Different Perspective
Satire may be misinterpreted.
![“Perhaps no order of mammals presents us with so extraordinary a series of gradations as this [step by step, from humans to apes to monkeys to lemurs] - leading us insensibly from the crown and summit of the animal creation down to creatures, from which there is but a step, as it seems, to the…” quote by Thomas Huxley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f0b/thomas-huxley-1183_animal_perhaps-no-order-of-mammals-presents-us_3051.jpg)
