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In The Education of Mankind by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, the author presents a bold philosophical vision that is considered the gospel of the Enlightenment of the eighteenth century, in which he asserts that the goal of revelation is the education and development of humanity, and not merely the provision of doctrines or the establishment of religious rituals. The book addresses the importance of revelation as a means of achieving positive change in societies, especially in light of major events such as the defeat of 1967 AD, which raised profound questions about identity and destiny. Hassan Hanafi's translation of the book comes in a unique style based on traditional commentary, where he uses the text as a basis for adding his own opinions, which makes this work not only limited to presenting Lessing's ideas, but also becomes a philosophical dialogue with contemporary reality. This book is considered one of the most prominent philosophical works that address the issue of raising the human race, which makes it an inspiring read for everyone who seeks to understand the role of thought in shaping societies.