Nathan the Wise (original German title: Nathan der Weise, pronounced (About this soundlisten)) is a play published by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. It is a fervent plea for religious tolerance. Set in Jerusalem during the Third Crusade, it describes how the wise Jewish merchant Nathan, the enlightened sultan Saladin, and the (initially anonymous) Templar, bridge their gaps between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Its major themes are friendship, tolerance, relativism of God, a rejection of miracles and a need for communication.

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	September 22, 2020
ISBN13	9798688619645
Publishers	Independently Published
Pages	220
Dimensions	152 × 229 × 13 mm · 326 g
Language	English

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