ISBN: 9781333008321 - Nathan the Wise: A Dramatic Poem in Five Acts (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a thoughtful play, explores themes of religious tolerance and the common ground shared by people of different faiths. It is set in 12th-century Jerusalem and revolves around Nathan, a wise and wealthy Jew, and his adopted daughter, Recha. After Recha is saved from a fire by a Christian knight, Nathan embarks on a search for the man to express his gratitude. The quest leads him to question the nature of faith and belief, as he grapples with the idea that a Christian could perform an act of kindness toward a Jew. Ultimately, the play delves into the complexities of religious identity and the dangers of prejudice, offering insights into the importance of understanding and compassion. 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. print-on-demand item.…