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Barlaam and Ioasaph · Character

Abraham

Patriarch cited as a model of faith.

minor

First appearance: iii

Abraham's tie to Moses is one of the pressures that moves Barlaam and Ioasaph—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Abraham is cited as the righteous patriarch who recognized the Creator through contemplation of creation.
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With Moses (psychological): Abraham and Moses are biblical patriarchs referenced in parables to illustrate faith and obedience to Ioasaph. With Lazarus (psychological): Abraham and Lazarus appear together in a parable…

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Character Web

5 connections

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IOIoasaphMOMosesLALazarusBABarlaamNANachorABAbraham

Relationship types

  • Psychological
  • Other

Character groups

  • Biblical and pagan figures
  • Protagonist
  • Christian converts and hermits

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Moses

    psychological · positive

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  • Lazarus

    psychological · positive

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See Abraham in iii

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See Abraham in iii