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Henri Perreyve

French priest whose letters are quoted on religious sentiment.

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Also known as Henri, Henri Perreyve

First appearance: lecture iii the reality of the unseen

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Quoted for his emotional and expansive religious experiences.
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Henri Perreyve first appears in 0005 lecture iii the reality of the unseen.

In Endnotes: Quoted for his emotional and expansive religious experiences.

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ARAlphonse Ratis…JHJames H. LeubaAGAlphonse GratryWJWilliam JamesWWWalt WhitmanHPHenri Perreyve

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  • Sudden Conversion and Psychology
  • Conversion Case Studies
  • Protagonist
  • Exemplars of Religious Experience

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Alline’s psychological peak occurs as he confronts the utter futility of his own efforts—his seeking, praying,…

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See Henri Perreyve in lecture iii the reality of the unseen
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