Barlaam and Ioasaph · Character
Adam
First man, referenced in discussions of sin and redemption.
minor
First appearance: iii
Adam shows up with force in Barlaam's Catechetical Discourse. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Adam is mentioned as the first man created by God, who fell through disobedience in the Garden of Eden.
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In Barlaam's Catechetical Discourse: Adam is mentioned as the first man created by God, who fell through disobedience in the Garden of…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Biblical and pagan figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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