Nathan The Wise : Kessinger Publishing : 9781419136719 : 1419136712 : 17 Jun 2004 : Nathan the Wise is a play written by German author Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. It was first published in 1779 and is set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade. The play explores themes of religious tolerance and the nature of humanity. The main character, Nathan, is a wealthy Jewish merchant who is known for his wisdom and kindness. He becomes friends with a Christian Templar named Templar, who is in love with Nathan's adopted daughter, Recha. Nathan also meets a Muslim leader named Saladin, and the three men engage in discussions about religion and philosophy. The play ultimately emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and understanding between different religions and cultures. Nathan the Wise has been praised for its humanistic message and continues to be performed and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as lib