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The Holy War Hardcover – July 16, 2009

by John Bunyan (Author)

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"The Holy War," John Bunyan's fourth work of major importance, appeared in 1682. Although "The Pilgrim's Progress" has always been the most popular of Bunyan's numerous works, "The Holy War" holds a firm second place in the hearts of Christians throughout the world. As in "The Pilgrim's Progress," "The Holy War" is a fascinating allegory, a delightful narrative. As Ernest W. Bacon describes it in "John Bunyan: Pilgrim and Dreamer": "The story sets out to recall the fall and redemption of mankind under the guise of a besieged city. The city of Mansoul originally belonged by right to Shaddai or God, but was betrayed through Ear Gate and Eye Gate into the hands of Diabolus or the Devil, besieging giant who takes control. In the hands of the enemy, Mansoul loses its Major, Lord Understanding, and Mr. Conscience is dismissed from his post as Recorder. Lord Will-be-Will becomes the Lord of Mansoul - man's fallen will, self-will, and ill-will all combined in one unpleasant and anti-God character." In the end Mansoul is recaptured by Emmanuel's army, and Diabolus is driven out. There is triumph over sin and evil - one of the Bible's most comforting themes.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nuvision Pubns (July 16, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1595474943
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1595474940
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches

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JOHN BUNYAN (1628-1688) was a Puritan preacher and writer in England. Bunyan had very little schooling. He followed his father in the tinker's trade, and served in the parliamentary army from 1644 to 1647. In 1655, Bunyan became a deacon and began preaching. He experienced marked success from the start and was the pastor of the Bedford church.

Bunyan is the author of The Pilgrim's Progress which he wrote in 1676 while imprisoned for preaching without a license. His numerous other titles include Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners and Holy War.

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ohana5

needed for our homeschool

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024

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great copy and can’t wait to dive into this!

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Country Dave

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Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2015

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As with his other book, "Pilgrims Progress", this book is outstanding. Outside of the Bible itself, I am hard pressed to read any finer literature that fully brings about the ability to visualize the Scriptures and the circumstances of life as you walk through and experience every level of your walk with God. John Bunyan fully gives you the ability to "see" things in a finite way that expresses the infinite. If you want to be able to visualize the characteristics of the many different aspects of life, then this is the book that you want, along with "Pilgrims Progress", its sequel "Christiana", and "The Life and Death of Mr. Badman". These four books are similar in the way they are written and Bunyan's imaginative text brings out practical and necessary lessons that everyone needs to know in such a way that you can visualize every element of character that you meet within your Christian walk.

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Dr. Lemon

The Holy War: battle for mankind's soul.

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2012

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Although I have read this book numerous times before, and had given it away to someone in need, I still enjoyed it immensely.
I heartely recommend this book to any born-again Christian who enjoys reading good conservative literary material. However, I recommend that the reader be quite knowledgable on the Bible because John Bunyan has used allegories to describe the war that goes on in every human: the war between God and Satan over the human soul. If you, dear reader, have ever read "Pil-grim's Progress" by John Bunyan, then you'll understand the necessity for being up on your Bible knowledge. John Bunyan did not write these books to be entertaining, he wrote them with the purpose of being spiritually helpful in understanding what every believer goes through. I myself am a born-again believer since 1975. There is a great deal of literary "junk-food" that tries to pass as being Christian, but is as shallow as a child's wading pool. The "Holy War" is more than "meat and potatoes", it could be considered "gourmet" reading for a mature and hungry Christian soul.

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JAA

The Holy War in Modern English

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2013

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This is a great book! I love John Bunyan's writings and wanted a small easily held book of this story. I bought this book in particular for my teenage boys to read, as they always love a good war/battle story - and this one talks of the most significant battle of all - the battle for our soul. In retrospect it would have been very beneficial for them to have read this in their preteen or early teen years - say 11 or 12 year olds. Not because it is geared to a younger age group - it most definitely is a very adult read. This is a powerful allegory of the spiritual battle we are in, with Diabolus (satan), battling Emmanuel (Christ). The struggles are well depicted and relate powerful to our present day lives. A very challenging and faith inspiring must read!

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Excellent allegory

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2013

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I am a very visual person. Bunyan excels at creating the images necessary to convey the story's pinciple points as well as its characters. The book, in my opinon, is worth only four stars as I found it often easier to read aloud to understand the points Bunyan is trying to make.

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014

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This book, written in the same manner as 'Pilgrim's Progress,' (which most believers are more familiar with), depicts what transpires within the heart and mind of every believer. While the narrative depicts the Town, or Corporation of Mansoul as the primary location, what the Town of Mansoul is symbolic of is the inner life of each man and woman called to follow Christ, and the battle that each one of us must wage within, in order to actually do so.
While 'Pilgrim's Progress' is more widely known, 'The Holy War' delves into where the battle-ground lies, and how to be an 'overcomer.' From a heavenly perspective, it matters not whether we live in the 1600's, or the present day, time is irrelevant as it relates to the Holy War that every believer is engaged in. I strongly recommend reading this insightful little book.

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Patricia Brammer

this book is a classic, and in hardcover, which doesn't tear like paperbacks do

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2021

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I liked reading tge book, John Bunyan has written excellent books like this one and Pilgrims Progress

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joav19

It gives us clues how subtle sin can undo the best of intentions

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015

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This is one of the Christian classics written by John Bunyan. It reveals how even the most faithful can be taken off track by listening to the world-at-large instead of paying attention to God's letter to us, the Holy Bible. It is an engaging story for adults and children which helps to warn everyone we should be steadfast in our faith. It gives us clues how subtle sin can undo the best of intentions. Read this book.

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