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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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.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Moses
psychological · positive
Abraham and Moses are biblical patriarchs referenced in parables to illustrate faith and… How this plays out →
- Lazarus
psychological · positive
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