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The Holy War Made by King Shaddai Upon Diabolus, to Regain the Metropolis of the World, Or, The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of Mansoul is a 1682 novel by John Bunyan. Regarded as one of the early modern English novel written in the form of an allegory, it tells the story of the residents in a town called "Mansoul" (Man's soul).
The Holy War, allegory by John Bunyan, published in 1682. It unfolds the story of the town of Mansoul, which is besieged by the hosts of the devil, is relieved by the army of Emanuel, and is later undermined by further diabolic attacks and plots against his rule.
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Jan 1, 1996 · A classic Christian fiction book that depicts the spiritual warfare between good and evil in the human soul. The town of Mansoul is under the tyranny of Diabolus, who uses deception and manipulation to enslave the citizens.
- John Bunyan, James F. Forrest
- English
- 1805
The Holy War is a classic work of Christian fiction that depicts the spiritual conflict between God and the Devil for the soul of Mansoul. It is a sequel to The Pilgrim's Progress and a powerful illustration of God's grace and victory over evil.
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The Holy War is a Christian allegory of the spiritual conflict between God and Satan for the soul of Mansoul, a town besieged and taken by the enemy. It was written by John Bunyan, the author of The Pilgrim's Progress, and published in 1682.
A classic allegorical novel by John Bunyan about the spiritual journey of Mansoul, a town deceived by Diabolus and redeemed by Prince Emmanuel. Read online, download or listen to this important Christian work.
The Holy War (1682) is Bunyan's most ambitious and elaborate work of fiction, depicting the Christian scheme of salvation, the struggle of the human soul, and contemporary and future events. The plot follows the siege and recapture of Mansoul, a town symbolizing the human soul, by Shaddai (God) and Diabolus (Satan).
