What was Luther's view on the Jewish population in his later life, as expressed in his 1543 writings?
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Correct answer: He wrote virulently anti-Semitic tracts calling for the destruction of synagogues
Frustrated that Jewish people did not convert to his reformed Christianity, Luther wrote 'On the Jews and Their Lies.' This work is a dark part of his legacy and was later used as a propaganda tool by anti-Semites in the 20th century.
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