Abstract
This chapter is about the ethical and political problem of brotherhood, with its connotations of love and war in the case of biblical figures like Ishmael and Isaac, Jacob and Esau, Joseph and his brothers. This chapter was written in two overlapping periods that, and it echoes a Hannukah song, “in days of yore” (referring to the biblical narration) and “at this time” (referring to its contemporary resonance in Palestine/Israel today). It delves into the political implications of the fraternal metaphor.As opposed to the frequent idea of brother as an enemy (Derrida), there are promising aspects developed by republican socialism (Domènech). The poetic counterpoint by Mahmud Darwish about the figure of Yusuf paves the way toward the justice of the other.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
