On The Jews and Their Lies

The image above is the original title page of On the Jews and Their Lies, written by Martin Luther in 1543. From our course packet we learn that Martin Luther was prejudices against the Jews, and in this section he advises civil and authorities to treat the Jews harshly. I wonder if this started the anti-Judaism which cause people like Hitler to hate and blame everything on the Jews- for the next several centuries. In this book, Luther gives seven regulations that should happen to Jews, the first rule is: Let their synagogues or churches be set on fire (CP).

 Secondly, their homes should be likewise be broken down and destroyed. He even compares them to gypsies (CP). Thirdly, they should be deprived of their paper books and Talmuds in which such idolatry; lies, cursing and blasphemy are taught (CP). Fourthly, their rabbis must be forbidden under threat of death to teach anymore (CP). Fifthly, passport and traveling privileges should be absolutely forbidden to the Jews (CP). Sixthly, they ought to be stopped from usury. All their cash and valuables of silver and gold ought to be taken from them (CP). Last but not least, let them earn their bread by the sweat of their noses as is enjoined upon Adam’s children (CP).  

Even though Luther’s proposals were made against the Jews as the CP states the authorities did not heed his proposals to raze synagogues and homes but some anti-Jewish measures were introduced. And this is where I was wondering about Hitler and his hatred for Jews. Does anyone know if Hitler was a Lutheran?