The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Abraham
Also known as Abraham nephew of John Maron
- Minor
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 210
There's a weight of ancient authority in this figure who carries both the name and the mantle of the biblical patriarch, defending freedom with the same steadfastness that characterized his namesake.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult (7th century)
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 210
- Books
- 1
Abraham served as nephew to John Maron and took leadership of the Maronites in defending their civil and religious freedom against the tyrants of the East. His role as a defender of Maronite autonomy established him as a significant figure in the religious and political struggles of the 7th century, while his connection to the biblical patriarch Abraham was celebrated by Arab traditions of hospitality.
Description
Abraham appears as an elderly man with graying hair and beard, embodying the dignity of both a religious patriarch and a defender of his people's freedom. His traditional robes reflect his status as a leader among the Maronites, while his bearing suggests the authority of one who has taken up arms in defense of religious liberty.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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