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| Title | : | The Holy War |
| Author | : | John Bunyan |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 336 pages |
| Published | : | November 1st 2001 by Whitaker House (first published 1682) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Christian. Classics. Christian Fiction. Religion. Christianity. Theology |
John Bunyan
Paperback | Pages: 336 pages Rating: 4.1 | 956 Users | 100 Reviews
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A Masterful Spiritual Classic Once upon a time, the residents of the town of Mansoul were tricked into defying their ruler, Shaddai. Their new ruler, Diabolus, brought them great harm. When Shaddai sends Prince Emmanuel, his son, to rescue them, a great battle is fought. Who will emerge victorious—Diabolus or Emmanuel? And what can the inhabitants of Mansoul do to resist the attacks of the evil one? From the author of The Pilgrim’s Progress comes a powerful allegory about the battle being fought for man’s heart, mind, and spirit. Your soul is under attack from the forces of evil. Through this compelling read, you will learn how to build up your defenses, flood your moat, and prepare for victory in the war against Satan and the forces of darkness!
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| Original Title: | The Holy War, Made by Shaddai upon Diabolus, for the Regaining of the Metropolis of the World. Or, The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of Mansoul |
| ISBN: | 0883687062 (ISBN13: 9780883687062) |
Rating Appertaining To Books The Holy War
Ratings: 4.1 From 956 Users | 100 ReviewsJudgment Appertaining To Books The Holy War
This was not exactly my favorite book. It's certainly not as good as Pilgrim's Progress, even though it has many parallels. The allegory is a bit too much for me, and I found several aspects of the theology overly "self" centered. Some of this is due to the extremes (both good and bad) of "Puritanism," and some of it is due to the confusion that sets in with so many characters. I missed a number of important points at first and had to go back through in group discussion. There are some
I can't like it for its style (too...straightforward and simplistic, and the updated English sounds so bland), but I really appreciate it for the depth of spiritual insight it gives into the individual christian life (illustrated by Mansoul town). And I like that the names of Bunyan's characters always reveal the characters' character (maybe that's why the story doesn't have much of a plot twist); I got to know so many vices and virtues here. Bunyan is a master of the human heart. I think it
This beautiful allegory by John Bunyan chronicles the city of Mansoul who was possessed by King Shaddai until the evil Diabolus inhabits it and fights for possession. How I recognize Diabolus's tactics in claiming the city: busyness, sin, deceit, trickery, flattery...anything to get the citizens of Mansoul to give him a foothold. Yet, the unconditional love, mercy, and perseverance by Emmanuel, the Prince is no match for Diabolus and his co-horts."Hold Fast, till I come."
Once again I was richly encouraged by this allegory, reading it aloud to my son. The grace and mercy of God shine so brightly in this story after seeing the darkness of Mansoul's utter rejection of Emmanuel and open welcoming of Diabolus. Still Emmanuel had mercy!The following is a part of Emmanuel's last speech to Mansoul:"You my Mansoul and beloved of my heart, many and great are the priviledges that I have bestowed on you. I have singled you out from others and have chosen you for myself; not
This was not exactly my favorite book. It's certainly not as good as Pilgrim's Progress, even though it has many parallels. The allegory is a bit too much for me, and I found several aspects of the theology overly "self" centered. Some of this is due to the extremes (both good and bad) of "Puritanism," and some of it is due to the confusion that sets in with so many characters. I missed a number of important points at first and had to go back through in group discussion. There are some
I really wanted to like this book. It had an interesting idea behind it, and it was written by the guy who brought us PILGRIM'S PROGRESS. I tried to make myself enjoy it, even when it was boring the living daylights out of me. But no more! I'm done!The story of THE HOLY WAR is fairly nonsensical in and of itself. Readers are expected to take it as allegory and fill in the missing plot gaps with pieces of the biblical narrative. Like in PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, each character has a name that basically
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