# Moses — Barlaam and Ioasaph character guide

> Moses in Barlaam and Ioasaph by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-iii

## Who they are

Biblical lawgiver referenced in Christian instruction.

## Relationships

### [Abraham](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/barlaam_and_ioasaph_se/characters/abraham)

_psychological_

Abraham and Moses are biblical patriarchs referenced in parables to illustrate faith and obedience to Ioasaph.

## In the story

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

Moses is referenced as the prophet through whom God gave the Law and led Israel out of Egypt.

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