Literary notes about Intercessor (AI summary)
In literature, the term "intercessor" has been employed in a variety of contexts to denote a mediator or advocate who intervenes on behalf of others. Early religious texts and interpretations, such as those in Kersey Graves’ work, use it to describe divine figures who act as both advocate and mediator between humanity and the divine ([1], [2], [3]). This idea extends into other realms as well; for instance, Chekhov’s brief depiction of a character as "the intercessor" hints at a personal, perhaps even familial, role of mediation ([4]), while Dante’s poetic usage imbues the term with a more symbolic, almost elemental quality ([5]). Historical and political narratives further enrich the term’s diversity, as seen in John Foxe’s discussion of saintly intercession in Christian theology ([6]), the legal and civic nuances in Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration ([7]), and even in Josephus’ recounting of familial and royal intercessions ([8]). Additionally, scholarly works on magic and religion, like Frazer's analysis, as well as dramatic works like Congreve’s, illustrate the broad applicability of "intercessor" in both mythic and interpersonal settings ([9], [10]).
- ORIGIN OF THE TERMS MEDIATOR, INTERCESSOR, ETC.
— from The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ by Kersey Graves - " The terms Mediator and Intercessor were also frequently applied to him by his disciples.
— from The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ by Kersey Graves - And "Son of God," "Mediator," "Intercessor," and "Messiah," were familiar words with him.
— from The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ by Kersey Graves - She is the intercessor.
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov - A sudden intercessor was the heat; But ne'ertheless of rising there was naught, To such degree they had their wings belimed.
— from Divine Comedy, Longfellow's Translation, Hell by Dante Alighieri - That praying to saints for the remission of sins, is misplacing adoration; as the saints themselves have occasion for an intercessor in Christ.
— from Fox's Book of Martyrs by John Foxe - Advocat , sb. advocate, intercessor, C3; vokate , PP; vokyte , causidicus , Voc.; vokettus , pl. PP.—OF.
— from The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America by Thomas Jefferson - Hereby Joab was persuaded, and pitied the distress that Absalom was in, and became an intercessor with the king for him.
— from Antiquities of the Jews by Flavius Josephus - Thrice the axe is swung, and thrice the impending blow is arrested at the entreaty of the intercessor.
— from The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion by James George Frazer - And now you are become an intercessor with my son-in-law, to save the honour of my house and compound for the frailties of my daughter.
— from The Way of the World by William Congreve