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Joshua

Biblical figure whose book is analyzed for historical and moral content.

minor

First appearance: part i vii examination of the old testament

Joshua's tie to Moses is one of the pressures that moves The Age of Reason—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Mentioned alongside Moses and Samuel as a Bible figure responsible for horrid assassinations.
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With Moses (professional): Joshua is Moses's loyal assistant and successor, leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. With Moses (professional): Joshua is Moses's loyal assistant and successor, leading the…

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See Joshua in part i vii examination of the old testament

Character Web

20 connections

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MOMosesSASaulTPThomas PaineSASatanEZEzraJOJoshua

Relationship types

  • Professional
  • Other

Character groups

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

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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Relationships

  • Moses

    professional · positive

    Joshua is Moses's loyal assistant and successor, leading the Israelites into the Promised… How this plays out →

  • Moses

    professional · positive

    Joshua is Moses's loyal assistant and successor, leading the Israelites into the Promised… How this plays out →

  • Moses

    professional · positive

    Joshua is Moses's loyal assistant and successor, leading the Israelites into the Promised… How this plays out →

Relationship notes

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See Joshua in part i vii examination of the old testament

In the story

Joshua appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Joshua in part i vii examination of the old testament