Eric W. Gritsch (1931–2012)

This is a detailed and useful book about a painful and serious problem. Martin Luther not only changed church history he changed the history and course of western civilization. Unfortunately Luther was very Anti-Semitic. This book, written by a Luther Scholar, outlines Luther's thinking and statements about the Jews, especially in the context of the Reformation. Gritsch also outlines how Luther's example influenced the future of the Anti-Semitic movement. Like racism, Antisemitism is a sin show more that the Christian church needs to confess, understand its impact and work to eradicate. This book takes an important in that long road. show less

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Provides an introduction to Martin Luther's thought. This book shows how Luther enjoyed using humour in his interpretation of the Bible, his pastoral relationships and his encounters with death. It reveals that humour in the face of mortality is an indication of human freedom, a way of making life a divine comedy.