Barlaam and Ioasaph · Character
Moses
Biblical lawgiver referenced in Christian instruction.
minor
First appearance: iii
Moses's tie to Abraham is one of the pressures that moves Barlaam and Ioasaph—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Moses is referenced as the prophet through whom God gave the Law and led Israel out of Egypt.
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With Abraham (psychological): Abraham and Moses are biblical patriarchs referenced in parables to illustrate faith and obedience to Ioasaph. In Barlaam's Catechetical Discourse: Moses is referenced as the prophet…
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- Psychological
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- Biblical and pagan figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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psychological · positive
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