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The Varieties of Religious Experience · Character

Satan

The devil, referenced in discussions of religious fear and evil.

minor

Also known as Satan

First appearance: lectures vi and vii the sick soul

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WJWilliam JamesJCJesus ChristJBJohn BunyanPOPhilo of Alexa…SASatan

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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 Satan in lectures vi and vii the sick soul