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Abraham

Patriarch of Judaism and Christianity, discussed in Old Testament analysis.

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First appearance: part i vii examination of the old testament

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DIDaniel Isaacs …MOMosesDADavidJCJesus ChristTPThomas PaineABAbraham

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  • Diverse historical and biblical figures
  • Paine's publishers and allies
  • Biblical military and royal figures
  • Protagonist
  • Gospel figures and revolutionaries

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SetupEscalationClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Abraham in part i vii examination of the old testament