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The tale revolves around the legendary figures Barlaam and Josaphat, whose story parallels that of Gautama Buddha. It narrates the journey of Prince Josaphat, imprisoned by his father, an Indian king who feared a prophecy about his son's conversion to Christianity. Despite his confinement, Josaphat encounters the hermit Saint Barlaam, leading to his conversion. Ultimately, the king embraces Christianity, abdicates his throne to Josaphat, and retires as a hermit, while Josaphat chooses a life of seclusion with Barlaam.
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- Title
- The Story of Barlaam and Josaphat
- Language
- English
- Authors
- anonym
- Publisher
- Dalcassian Publishing Company
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 24
- ISBN13
- 9781088050224
- Series
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- The tale revolves around the legendary figures Barlaam and Josaphat, whose story parallels that of Gautama Buddha. It narrates the journey of Prince Josaphat, imprisoned by his father, an Indian king who feared a prophecy about his son's conversion to Christianity. Despite his confinement, Josaphat encounters the hermit Saint Barlaam, leading to his conversion. Ultimately, the king embraces Christianity, abdicates his throne to Josaphat, and retires as a hermit, while Josaphat chooses a life of seclusion with Barlaam.