Gérard Vallée has collected in this volume some "soundings" on the diverse, often paradoxical, philosophical writings of Gotthold Ephrain Lessing. Rather than pigeonhole Lessing into a single school of thought, Vallée has involved himself in a dialogue with his questionings. The six essays are focused on the philosophy of religion contained in his works, although the term "philosophy of religion" had not yet come into popular use while Lessing was writing. A fresh approach, accessible for readers new to Lessing as well as serious scholars, Soundings in G.E. Lessing's Philosophy of Religion will be of interest to philosophers and students of religion.

"?this book is filled with solid knowledge of Lessing's original writings and keen insight into his thought. It is a valuable addition to Lessing studies in English." - Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses

"Succinct, lucid and convincingly argued..." - Toronto Journal Of Theology

"Succinct, lucid and convincingly argued..." - Toronto Journal Of Theology

"…this book is filled with solid knowledge of Lessing's original writings and keen insight into his thought. It is a valuable addition to Lessing studies in English." - Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses