# Abraham — Barlaam and Ioasaph character guide

> Abraham in Barlaam and Ioasaph by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-iii

## Who they are

Patriarch cited as a model of faith.

## Relationships

### [Moses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/characters/moses)

_psychological_

Abraham and Moses are biblical patriarchs referenced in parables to illustrate faith and obedience to Ioasaph.

### [Lazarus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/characters/lazarus)

_psychological_

Abraham and Lazarus appear together in a parable about the afterlife, used to teach Ioasaph about divine justice.

## In the story

### [Barlaam's Catechetical Discourse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/chapters/vii)

Abraham is cited as the righteous patriarch who recognized the Creator through contemplation of creation.

### [Chapter IX: The Proof of Resurrection and Judgment](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/chapters/ix)

Referenced in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

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