Juutalaisten puolustukseksi

A sharp‑tongued essay from the early 1900s tackles the wave of antisemitic fervor that was spreading across Europe, especially in France, and finding echoes in Finland. Written by a prominent French novelist known for his social criticism, the work uses biting irony to lay bare the contradictions and baseless fears that fuel hatred toward Jews. It offers a vivid snapshot of the political and religious climate that allowed such prejudice to flourish, positioning the text as both a historical document and a moral challenge.

The author dissects the irrational logic behind the scapegoating, pointing out how prejudices masquerade as concerns for national purity while actually undermining the very ideals of enlightenment and solidarity. By exposing the absurdity of accusations—ranging from imagined conspiracies to crude racial stereotypes—the essay urges readers to confront the deeper social forces that sustain division. The Finnish translation brings this early 20th‑century polemic into a new cultural context, reminding modern listeners that the fight against bigotry is an ongoing, universal struggle.