Please explain why Martin Luther removed these 7 books of the Old Testament: Tobit, Judith, 1st & 2nd Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach & Baruch. I understand he wanted to remove James & Revelation also. read more
Luther’s issue with the Book of Revelation was that it is a very hard book to interpret. While the Greek is fairly easy to translate the metaphors and allegories are quite difficult. Even today there is great debate over the book. Luther himself misinterpreted several things in the book during his lifetime leaving him frustrated. read more