The Age of Reason · Character
Cyrus
Persian king who allowed Jews to return from exile, mentioned in prophecy.
minor
First appearance: part i vii examination of the old testament
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Name inserted into Isaiah's text anachronistically, used by Paine to argue for later compilation.
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- Diverse historical and biblical figures
- Biblical military and royal figures
- Protagonist
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See Cyrus in part i vii examination of the old testament