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that Protestant Reformation leader, Martin Luther, was an anti-Semite who denounced and urged the persecution of Jews

Feb 8, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that Protestant Reformation leader, Martin Luther, was an anti-Semite who denounced and urged the persecution of Jews

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