# Isaiah — The Age of Reason character guide

> Isaiah in The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0008-part-i-vii-examination-of-the-old-testament

## Who they are

Old Testament prophet whose writings are discussed in Paine's critique.

## Relationships

### [Ahaz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/ahaz)

_professional_

Isaiah prophesies to King Ahaz, warning him against foreign alliances and urging trust in God.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_psychological_

Isaiah's prophecies are seen as foretelling Jesus's coming and suffering, creating a prophetic link.

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_psychological_

Isaiah's prophecies are seen as foretelling Jesus's coming and suffering, creating a prophetic link.

## In the story

### [An Examination of the Passages in the New Testament](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/chapters/part-iii-an-examination-of-the-passages-in-the-new-testament)

Old Testament prophet whose words are quoted by Matthew but shown to be misused.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/chapters/endnotes)

Discussed in relation to the interpolation of Cyrus's name, indicating later authorship.

## Links

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