Published in Germany in 1783, this work by Moses Mendelssohn is an important text in the history of Jewish philosophy. Mendelssohn's treatise argues for the compatibility of traditional Jewish faith and Enlightenment-era rationalism, and he offers a critique of Christian theological arguments. This book is essential reading for those interested in the development of Jewish thought and German Enlightenment philosophy.

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