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Moses

Old Testament prophet and lawgiver, cited as an example of humility.

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First appearance: book i admonitions profitable for the spiritual life

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

Mentioned as a prophet who spoke to the children of Israel, but whose words alone cannot give the spirit or understanding.
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With Jesus Christ (psychological): Jesus Christ is presented as the fulfillment of the law given through Moses, with Moses serving as a prophetic precursor. With David (social): David and Moses are both Old Testament…

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  • Social
  • Other

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  • Divine and Devout Trio
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Story tension across the book.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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