Lessings Nathan Der Weise: Edited With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

ISBN 10: 1333031475 / ISBN 13: 9781333031473

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book is a drama written in 1779, which was considered a time of Enlightenment. The author, grappling with his own religious philosophy, explores how religion should be used to unite rather than divide. In the wake of a religious controversy, he challenges the idea of learned theologians who are unable to see the truth of religion and focuses instead on the personal, moral nature of the individual. This classic work of German literature encapsulates debates about religion, philosophy, and the path to a higher education of the soul. It asks challenging questions about the meaning of faith and what truly makes a person righteous. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lessings Nathan Der Weise: Edited With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1333031475
• ISBN 13: 9781333031473
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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This book is a drama written in 1779, which was considered a time of Enlightenment. The author, grappling with his own religious philosophy, explores how religion should be used to unite rather than divide. In the wake of a religious controversy, he challenges the idea of learned theologians who are unable to see the truth of religion and focuses instead on the personal, moral nature of the individual. This classic work of German literature encapsulates debates about religion, philosophy, and the path to a higher education of the soul. It asks challenging questions about the meaning of faith and what truly makes a person righteous.