# Samuel Adams — The Age of Reason character guide

> Samuel Adams in The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Samuel

**First appearance:** 0001-the-age-of-reason

## Who they are

American revolutionary and political figure referenced by Paine.

## Relationships

### [Saul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/saul)

_rivalry_

Samuel Adams, a revolutionary leader, opposes the tyranny represented by King Saul's monarchy.

### [Saul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/characters/saul)

_rivalry_

Samuel Adams, a revolutionary leader, opposes the tyranny represented by King Saul's monarchy.

## In the story

### [Editor's Introduction](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_age_of_reason_se/chapters/editor-s-introduction)

Paine told Samuel Adams of his long-held intention to publish his thoughts upon religion.

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

Listed with Moses and Joshua as a prophet whose pretended word of God led to atrocities.

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