Question

Why did the Protestant Reformation most likely encourage the persecution of Jews? They represented another challenge to Christian teachings. They weakened religious power over secular rulers. They enabled reformers to fund splinter groups. They refused to support the reform of the Catholic Church.

Answer 1

They represented another challenge to Christian teachings.

Answer 2

The Protestant Reformation took place in the 16th century and was led mainly by Martin Luther. According to Luther, the Jews represented another challenge to Christian teachings, so he thought it was right to persecute Jews, as well as to set fire to their synagogues, to prohibit rabbis to teach about Judaism, to destroy Jews' homes, to sanction them economically and even to force them to do forced labor.