Leviathan · Character
Samuel
Prophet and last judge of Israel who anointed both Saul and David as kings.
minor
First appearance: part i of man
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In XII: Of Religion: Referenced in the context of his sons' unjust judgments leading Israel to demand a king. Later, in Of Those Things That Weaken, or Tend to the Dissolution of a Commonwealth: The people of the Jews…
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- Historical and theological exemplars
- Protagonist
- Biblical and religious leaders
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- 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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- XII: Of Religion
- Of Those Things That Weaken, or Tend to the Dissolution of a Commonwealth
- XXXIV: Of the Signification of Spirit, Angel, and Inspiration in the Books of Holy Scripture
- Of the Signification in Scripture of Kingdom of God, of Holy, Sacred, and Sacrament
- XL: Of the Rights of the Kingdom of God, in Abraham, Moses, the High Priests, and the Kings of Judah
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See Samuel in part i of man