The Age of Reason · Character
Samson
Biblical judge known for strength, mentioned in Old Testament critique.
minor
First appearance: VII: Examination of the Old Testament
Samson shows up with force in VII: Examination of the Old Testament. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Used as an example of trivial stories in the Bible that have no revelatory value.
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Character groups
- Diverse historical and biblical figures
- Paine's publishers and allies
- Biblical military and royal figures
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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