The Varieties of Religious Experience · Character
Saint Paul
Apostle whose conversion and writings are foundational.
minor
Also known as Saint Paul, Paul
First appearance: lecture ix conversion
Saint Paul shows up with force in Lecture I: Religion and Neurology. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in the context of medical materialism, which attributes his vision to an epileptic seizure.
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In Lecture I: Religion and Neurology: Mentioned in the context of medical materialism, which attributes his vision to an epileptic seizure. Later, in Lecture X: Conversion—Concluded: Mentioned as the most eminent…
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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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