Which of these statements best describes Martin Luther’s attitudes toward Jews during the span of his religious career?(1 point)

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He initially believed that Jews were evil but later adopted more tolerant attitudes toward them.
He initially believed that Jews were evil but later adopted more tolerant attitudes toward them.

Luther remained tolerant of Jews throughout his religious career.
Luther remained tolerant of Jews throughout his religious career.

He initially believed that Jews should be treated with kindness but later adopted antisemitic attitudes.
He initially believed that Jews should be treated with kindness but later adopted antisemitic attitudes.

He was a staunch antisemite throughout his religious career.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes Martin Luther’s attitudes toward Jews during his religious career is:

He initially believed that Jews should be treated with kindness but later adopted antisemitic attitudes.

Initially, Luther expressed hope that Jews would convert to Christianity and advocated for their kind treatment. However, later in his life, particularly in his writings such as "On the Jews and Their Lies," he expressed strongly antisemitic views.