# Saint Paul — The Varieties of Religious Experience character guide

> Saint Paul in The Varieties of Religious Experience by William James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Saint Paul, Paul

**First appearance:** 0012-lecture-ix-conversion

## Who they are

Apostle whose conversion and writings are foundational.

## In the story

### [Lecture I: Religion and Neurology](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_varieties_of_religious_experience_se/chapters/lecture-i-religion-and-neurology)

Mentioned in the context of medical materialism, which attributes his vision to an epileptic seizure.

### [Lecture X: Conversion—Concluded](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_varieties_of_religious_experience_se/chapters/lecture-x-conversion-concluded)

Mentioned as the most eminent example of instantaneous conversion.

### [Lecture XIX: Other Characteristics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_varieties_of_religious_experience_se/chapters/lecture-xix-other-characteristics)

Mentioned among religious leaders with automatisms, including visions, ecstasies, and gift of tongues.

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