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Malachi

Old Testament prophet whose book is discussed in Paine's critique.

minor

Also known as Zechariah, Haggai Zechariah Malachi

First appearance: part i vii examination of the old testament

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ISIsaiahEHElias HicksJCJesus ChristMAMarkJTJohn the BaptistMAMalachi

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  • Other

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  • Diverse historical and biblical figures
  • Biblical military and royal figures
  • Protagonist
  • Gospel figures and revolutionaries

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

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

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