Language:
German
Year of publication:
1987
Titel der Quelle:
Akzente; Zeitschrift für Literatur
Angaben zur Quelle:
34,3 (1987) 194-212
Keywords:
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Philosophy
;
Language and languages Philosophy
;
Antisemitism Philosophy
Abstract:
The Shoah raises linguistic problems, not only in the Hebrew language (e.g. Jews may have difficulty praying to God after the extermination of their families). German speakers, too, do not know how to use language when describing the Holocaust. Another problem for Jewish writers and poets (e.g. Paul Celan) is use of German, the language of the murderers. Contends that one cannot compare the Holocaust with other genocides, as it was based on a hatred of Jews that is irrational. Therefore, all Jews should consider themselves as survivors, and fight against the possibility of another Holocaust. Discusses traditional Christian Jew-hatred, stating that antisemitism will last until both religions accept each other as equals.
Note:
Appeared in English as "The long life of metaphor; an approach to the 'Shoah'" in "Writing and the Holocaust" (1988) 154-171. First published in English in "Encounter" (February 1987).
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