The Holy War

by John Bunyan

Overview

 
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!
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780883687062
Publisher:	Whitaker House
Publication date:	11/01/2001
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

John Bunyan was born in Elstow, England, in November 1628. Two times his life was spared, once when he was in the army and a soldier who took his place in battle was killed, and once when he fell out of a boat and nearly drowned. He believed, and the world can testify to the truth, that God spared his life for a special purpose.
 
A few years after he married his first wife, she died, leaving him with four young children. Four years later, he married his second wife, Elizabeth. By this time, he had published two works and was formally recognized as a preacher.
 
On November 12, 1660, he was scheduled to preach in the little town of Lower Samsell. When he arrived, he was informed that a warrant had been issued for his arrest. Unwilling to denounce his Christian faith and his calling to the ministry, he was imprisoned for twelve years. Among the many writings he published during his imprisonment are The Holy City, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, and the most famous, The Pilgrim’s Progress.
 
After his release, he continued to write and publish stirring works that have endured through time. Among these classics are The Holy War, Visions of Heaven and Hell, and Journey to Hell: The Life and Death of Mr. Badman. After traveling through a rainstorm in an effort to reconcile a young man and his father, Bunyan died on August 31, 1688, and was buried in Bunhill Fields.
 

Table of Contents

1. The Conquest2. Mansoul's Rebellion3. Commissioned by the King4. The Captains' Invitation5. Hindrances to Peace6. The March of Prince Emmanuel7. Proposals and Counterproposals8. Storming the Gates9. The Triumphant Entrance10. Trial of the Diabolonians11. New Appointments12. The Silent Departure13. A Diabolical Plot14. Exposing the Darkness15. The Army of Doubters16. Nocturnal Maneuvers17. Emmanuel's Message18. The King of Glory19. Prisoners of War20. A Glimpse into Paradise

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Runyon's new edition of John Bunyan's neglected masterpiece The Holy War makes a spirited case for its literary and theological importance. The introduction and footnotes give readers the fullest and most up-to-date help with biblical, historical, and literary contexts."
—Roger Pooley, Keele University and International John Bunyan Society

"In an era newly preoccupied with the oxymoronic pairing of 'holy' and 'war,' Runyon's edition offers a clarifying reminder about the interiority of Bunyan's theme . . . Based on the first edition of 1682 (including marginal notations), this is an excellent teaching text. I have already added it to my syllabus."
—Arlette Zinck, The King's University College

"Runyon provides a useful resource for Christian devotion and discipleship in this version of John Bunyan's The Holy War, a work which explores in exquisite detail the dynamics of sanctification as a lifelong contest and probation. The framing metaphor here is a needed corrective for Bunyan's other primary metaphor of wayfaring on a generic and well-defined way."
—U. Milo Kaufmann, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (retired)

Editorial Reviews

"...as to the quality, spirit and lasting appeal of The Holy War there is no dispute. Three hundred years have conferred it with Christian Classic status. So, if you haven't read it yet, do."