Barlaam and Ioasaph · Character
John of Damascus
Traditional author of the Barlaam and Ioasaph legend.
minor
Also known as St. John, St. John of Damascus, John
First appearance: The Authorship
John of Damascus's tie to Ioasaph is one of the pressures that moves Barlaam and Ioasaph—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Traditionally associated with the writing of Barlaam and Ioasaph, which incorporates the Apology.
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With Ioasaph (social): Ioasaph is a character in the story attributed to John of Damascus, but they do not interact within the narrative. In The Apology of Aristides: Traditionally associated with the writing of…
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- Social
- Other
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- Authors and scholars
- 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
This excerpt marks the dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Ioasaph’s d…
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