This address, dated December 24, 1958, commemorates the significant German writer Lion Feuchtwanger, who recently passed away in Los Angeles. Born in Munich in 1884, Feuchtwanger was renowned for his historical novels. However, his works were not mere escapes into the past but rather a programmatic updating of history, serving as a sharp light to illuminate contemporary issues and struggles. Feuchtwanger viewed history as a source of lessons and a weapon for the fight against oppression, dedicating several novels to the direct struggle against fascism. His fearless stance positioned him among the progressive writers of his era. Although he did not fully embrace socialism, he perceived the Russian Revolution and the building of socialism as a hope for all humanity. Due to his views and Jewish heritage, he was forced to flee Germany after 1933, finding refuge in Czechoslovakia, France, and finally the USA. Throughout this period, he actively defended democracy, progress, and socialism. He was a key figure in the movement to defend culture against fascist barbarism and was among the greatest humanist writers worldwide. The remembrance concludes with a short excerpt from his novel 'The False Nero' ('The Liars at the Vineyard').