Blasphemous quotes from Martin Luther

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Furthermore, not only did Luther not repent of lying to cover his having allowed Philip to have a second wife, but he seems to have been little disturbed by the whole sordid affair.

The following quotes are from Luther’s Table Talk:

Philip of Hesse’s Boldness and His Bigamy. Between May 21 and June 11, 1540. No. 5038. Recorded by John Mathesius (1504-1565).

“When news of the bigamy of Hesse {57} spread abroad, the doctor [Martin Luther] said with a serene countenance, ‘He’s a remarkable man. He has his [propitious] star. I think he wishes to obtain it [consent for the bigamy] through the emperor and the pope in order to gratify his desire. It’s also possible that he may defect from us as a result of this business.’

“The Severus {58}said, ‘Surely many doubt the constancy of [Philip of] Hesse and suspect him.’

“The doctor said, ‘It’s remarkable, but up to now he has stood firm. The emperor wanted to concede to him the quiet possession of Katzenelnbogen {59} and Duke George wanted to make his heir, which the emperor assented to, but Hesse preferred to confess the gospel. He could have become the dear son of the emperor and the pope, but was unwilling. He has a Hessian head. He can’t rest, nor does he give in. If one thing is finished he’ll undertake something else shortly after. Perhaps either she or he {60} will die. P. 380

Scandal Caused by Philip of Hesse’s Bigamy. Between May 21 and June 11, 1540. No. 5046.

The doctor [Martin Luther] said, ‘Great is the scandal caused by our Hesse, {71} but the restoration [of Wurttemberg] {72} caused much greater offense. At that time everybody thought Germany would fall to pieces. Bigamy has well-known examples in the Scriptures {73} and could have been kept secret, but to drive out the King, the emperor’s brother, from the duchy [of Wurttemberg] in the face of the raging of the bishops and the pope! That was a great risk. But it was the cause of the man who carried it out. No prudent man would have entered upon that course, but overtaken by a frenzy he [Philip of Hesse] managed the affair cleverly.

“Just be calm! It will blow over. Perhaps she will soon die." {74} p. 382

Repercussions from Philip of Hesse’s Bigamy. June 18, 1540. No. 5096.

When a letter arrived from Pontanus, {97} the doctor {Martin Luther] read it and then said, "Philip {98} is almost consumed with grief and has been seized by the tertian fever. Why does the good man macerate himself on account of this matter? He can’t set it right with his worrying. I wish I were with him! I know how soft he is in his disposition. This scandal grieves him very much. I have developed a thick skin. I’m a peasant and a tough Saxon when it comes to such filthy things. {99}I believe I’ll be summoned to go to Philip.” Pp. 387-388.

EDITORS NOTES:

1. Landgrave Philip of Hesse, a prominent evangelical prince who had been unhappily married to the daughter of Duke George of Saxony (cf. No. 275, n. 118 ) and had been resorting to a succession of prostitutes, finally decided to end his immoral conduct by marrying Margaret von der Sale. The theologian Martin Bucer (cf. No. 184, n. 64) interceded in his behalf with Luther and Melanchthon, who reluctantly gave their approval to the proposed marriage on condition that the arrangements be kept secret. On March 4, 1540, the marriage took place. When it became widely known soon after, a scandal resulted.
2. Either Margaret von der Sale or Philip of Hesse. The death of one or the other might cause the scandal to subside.
3. On Philip of Hesse’s bigamy, see No. 5038, n. 57.
4. Cf. No. 5038, n. 62.
5. Abraham, Jacob, David, and Solomon are familiar examples in the Old Testament. Cf. Luther’s letter to Elector John Frederick, June 10, 1540. Tappert (ed.), Luther: Letters of Spiritual Counsel, pp. 288-291.
6. Philip of Hesse’s new bride Margaret was only about nineteen years old and in good health. Cf. No. 5038, n. 60.
7. Gregory Bruck. Cf. No. 1421, n. 85.
8. The manuscript has an X here, a mark used to indicate that Luther employed some strong expression.

Luther’s Works, American ed., Table Talk (vol. 54), 1967, Fortress Press, ISBN 0800603540 amazon.com/Luthers-Wo…k/dp/

No, there’s no mud slinging here; only the revealing of *long suppressed *historical facts!

As for context, I provided links to the works in question. So I assure you I’ve made every effort to provide context and solid documentation regarding the so-called reformers disgraceful and deceit filled lives.