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Psalm 143, ‘Enter not into Judgement… for no one living is righteous before you’? Debunking Luther’s Mis-construal of the Psalms of David

Summary:
The interpretation of Martin Luther’s theology, particularly his antisemitic beliefs and misinterpretation of Psalm 143, has led to significant theological implications. Luther’s construal of Psalm 143 misrepresents the biblical faith in God’s Final Judgment according to works and morality, leading to a dichotomy between God’s justice and mercy. This misinterpretation has perpetuated in Protestant theology and contributed to the antisemitic views expressed by Luther in his book “On the Jews and Their Lies”. The scrutiny of Luther’s theology and its implications emphasizes the necessity for continuous reformation and a deeper understanding of biblical truths.

Deuteronomy 9:4-6, Moses’ Speech Misconstrued by Luther for Antisemitism

This is an extract from my upcoming third instalment of ‘Zionism, Antisemitism, Luther and Protestantism’. The actual teaching of Moses in Deuteronomy 9, with its critique of Luther’s interpretations, provides us Protestants with invaluable lessons regarding Christian attitude toward the Jews and regarding salvation . Deut. 9:4-6 according to Luther Luther’s prejudice against the Jews is fundamentally …

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