The Prince · Character
Moses
Biblical prophet who led Israelites out of Egypt, armed by divine will.
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Also known as Moses
First appearance: VI: Concerning New Principalities Which Are Acquired by One’s Own Arms and Ability
Moses shows up with force in VI: Concerning New Principalities Which Are Acquired by One’s Own Arms and Ability. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited as an example of a prophet who succeeded through force and divine favor, leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
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In VI: Concerning New Principalities Which Are Acquired by One’s Own Arms and Ability: Cited as an example of a prophet who succeeded through force and divine favor, leading the Israelites out of Egypt. Later, in XXVI:…
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- VI: Concerning New Principalities Which Are Acquired by One’s Own Arms and Ability
- XXVI: An Exhortation to Liberate Italy from the Barbarians
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