# Adam — Barlaam and Ioasaph character guide

> Adam in Barlaam and Ioasaph by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-iii

## Who they are

First man, referenced in discussions of sin and redemption.

## In the story

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

Adam is mentioned as the first man created by God, who fell through disobedience in the Garden of Eden.

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