# Esay — Barlaam and Ioasaph character guide

> Esay in Barlaam and Ioasaph by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-iii

## Who they are

Prophet Isaiah, quoted in Christian teachings.

## Relationships

### [Ioasaph](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/characters/ioasaph)

_psychological_

Esay (Isaiah) is a prophet whose writings are used to instruct Ioasaph in Christian doctrine.

## In the story

### [Chapter XXIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/chapters/xxix)

Esay (Isaiah) is quoted regarding giving a neighbor a drink of turbid dregs.

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