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The Holy War

The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of Mansoul

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The Holy War

By: John Bunyan
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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First published in 1682, John Bunyan's allegorical novel The Holy War is a classic of Christian literature whose spiritual insight rivals that of even his most famous work, The Pilgrim's Progress. It tells the story of Mansoul, a utopia built to exalt the greatness and honor of its creator and leader, King Shaddai. However, when the wicked Diabolus, a former high servant of Shaddai's and the king of the blacks, assaults Mansoul, the town forgets its benevolent king and falls under his iniquitous rule. With the citizens of his beloved city lost to sin and vice, Shaddai sends his son, Prince Emmanuel, to deliver them from Diabolus' tyranny.

An epic tale of good versus evil, The Holy War is not only a masterpiece of religious literature, but also an entertaining and engaging story for all listeners.

Public Domain (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Poetry Royalty King City War Fiction

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A wonderful, discriptive picture of the battle for my soul, the justice of satan and the mercy of God

The battle for my soul portrayed

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Love this book. It depicts the true Christian pathway, with the struggles against Satan. Most particularly, in spite of all their sins and rebellions, the amazing love of Jesus, and His determination to save them eternally, shines throughout the book

Favourite book.

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It point out the everlasting battle of ones soul ,and who to lay your trust into and forever More

One fitting for the up keep of one soul

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Absolutely fantastic book,
Read by one of my favourite narrators,
Really enjoyed it
Gooooooo Bunyan!

Fantastic!!!

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I struggled through a lot of this book, but it is worth it for the gems it contains.

Surprisingly contemporary

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Why do we pray?
Why do we worship?
Why do we read the word?
Why do we fellowship?
Why do we partake in holy communion?

Context for Spiritual Warfare

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...and yet this was published in 2015!
Although old fashioned text which can be in places hard to follow, and also very long winded but can be very relatable and lately moving!

Hundreds of years old!!..

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