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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.

He was a staunch anti-Semite throughout his religious career.
He was a staunch anti-Semite throughout his religious career.

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 anti-Semitic attitudes.

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He initially believed that Jews should be treated with kindness but later adopted anti-Semitic attitudes.

Briefly: early in his career Luther hoped Jews would convert and urged kinder treatment (e.g., 1523). After conversions failed, by the 1540s he wrote virulently anti-Jewish works (notably 1543's "On the Jews and Their Lies") calling for harsh measures.