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.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.