# Joshua — The Age of Reason character guide

> Joshua in The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

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

## Relationships

### [Moses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/moses)

_professional_

Joshua is Moses's loyal assistant and successor, leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.

### [Moses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/moses)

_professional_

Joshua is Moses's loyal assistant and successor, leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.

### [Moses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/moses)

_professional_

Joshua is Moses's loyal assistant and successor, leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.

## In the story

### [III: Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/chapters/part-ii-iii-conclusion)

Mentioned alongside Moses and Samuel as a Bible figure responsible for horrid assassinations.

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

Mentioned in Paine's critique of the sun standing still; editor notes Paine's ridicule of the fable.

## Links

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