Leviathan · Character
Josiah
King of Judah who instituted religious reforms and rediscovered the Book of the Law.
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First appearance: part i of man
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In XXXVI: Of the Word of God, and of Prophets: Josiah was slain in battle for not hearkening to the words of Pharaoh-Necho, which proceeded from the mouth of God. Later, in XL: Of the Rights of the Kingdom of God, in…
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- Historical and theological exemplars
- Patriarchs and rulers of Egypt
- Biblical and religious leaders
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- 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
- XL: Of the Rights of the Kingdom of God, in Abraham, Moses, the High Priests, and the Kings of Judah
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