Why was much of the Reformation anti-Semitic toward Israel?
Much of the Reformation was anti-Semitic toward Israel because it accused Israel of being the Christ killers. It believed God had therefore turned to the church with all the promises given to Israel and was through with that covenant nation, setting Israel aside.
Les explains that the largest part of Christendom—Roman Catholics, Protestants, and many other groups—refuses to accept that God is not through with Israel. They set Israel aside, and even in the Reformation were basically anti-Semitic because they accused Israel of being the Christ killers. They concluded God had turned to the church with all the promises given to Israel, being through with that covenant nation. Les emphasizes, don't believe it: God set Israel aside for 2,000 years, but He will bring them back to the land and one day pick up where He left off with His covenant people.