Tag: Protestant Reformation

Rachel is a popular name in the Jewish community, and January 4 is celebrated as National Rachel Day.
The article explores the intersection of art, divinity, and theology through the lens of Betzalel's divine inspiration in constructing the Mishkan as described in the Torah.
This episode of Unorthodox features Eddy Portnoy, a senior researcher at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, discussing his book "Bad Rabbi: And Other Strange but True Stories from the Yiddish Press."
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther spearheaded the Protestant Reformation with criticisms against the Roman Catholic church, yet his views on Jews turned deeply anti-Semitic over time.
A museum exhibition in Berlin sheds light on how the Nazis manipulated Martin Luther's anti-Semitic writings to advance their agenda, particularly showcasing his work "On The Jews And Their Lies."
The Book of Esther has different versions in Jewish, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant scriptures, impacting the portrayal of God's presence and the themes of human initiative and assimilation.
The Church of Norway, part of Lutheranism, has denounced its founder Martin Luther for his anti-Semitic writings in light of the 500-year anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
The Evangelical Church in Germany, consisting of Lutheran, Reformed, and United churches, has officially distanced itself from the anti-Semitic views of its founder, Martin Luther.
The text discusses the historical accusations of host desecration against Jews, particularly in post-Reformation Poland.