Leviathan · Character
John the Evangelist
Apostle and author of the Gospel of John, Revelation, and epistles.
minor
Also known as St. John the Evangelist, St. John
First appearance: part i of man
John the Evangelist shows up with force in XXXVI: Of the Word of God, and of Prophets. The page is where that presence becomes real.
John calls Christ 'the Word of God' in his Gospel and first Epistle, identifying Him as the promise incarnate.
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In XXXVI: Of the Word of God, and of Prophets: John calls Christ 'the Word of God' in his Gospel and first Epistle, identifying Him as the promise incarnate. Later, in XXXVIII: Of the Signification in Scripture of…
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- Other
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- Historical and theological exemplars
- Protagonist
- Biblical and religious leaders
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it reveals the sovereign's right to punish is not a gift from subj…
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- XXXVI: Of the Word of God, and of Prophets
- XXXVIII: Of the Signification in Scripture of Eternal Life, Hell, Salvation, the World to Come, and Redemption
- XLIII: Of What Is Necessary for a Man’s Reception Into the Kingdom of Heaven
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