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The Holy War
- The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of Mansoul
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction
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Summary
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.
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- #earlyeditor🤓📚
- 22-11-19
Hundreds of years old!!..
...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!
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- Al.T
- 10-08-19
Surprisingly contemporary
I struggled through a lot of this book, but it is worth it for the gems it contains.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-02-22
The battle for my soul portrayed
A wonderful, discriptive picture of the battle for my soul, the justice of satan and the mercy of God
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- stephen andre cichocki
- 20-08-21
Fantastic!!!
Absolutely fantastic book,
Read by one of my favourite narrators,
Really enjoyed it
Gooooooo Bunyan!
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- Luke Hodges
- 29-05-17
One fitting for the up keep of one soul
It point out the everlasting battle of ones soul ,and who to lay your trust into and forever More
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-07-15
The Holy War
This story could be the virtual reality behind today's headlines. I thought the temperament of the narrative was done in the 16th century style without the poetic language of the King James version. Nevertheless the timeless tactics of spiritually evil forces at work against good are the same today as they were when this was written. The good news is that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."
11 people found this helpful
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- Marc R
- 02-02-17
Nit quite "A Pilgrim's Progress"
It was a great read and makes a Christian thinks about how we go about day to day. Backsliding is easy because it happens silently a small bit at a time until we are engrossed by sin.
7 people found this helpful
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- Geza
- 28-01-16
prophetic book
I think this book is not only relevant for one's own life, but also prophetic for our culture: how diabolic people and religions try to overcome our Judeo-Christian cultures, and how we can overcome those attempts. Whereas it could be, and perhaps is, used as a dense theological study, even a child can understand it at some level. It is also in a beautiful language, and nicely written.
7 people found this helpful
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- this game is fun
- 30-11-15
Like the concept
Good concept, a little tough to stay with the details as the story went on and on. Wanted to love The Holy War like I did the Pilgrims Progress, walked away getting the allegory quickly enough, but the length hurt this one.
4 people found this helpful
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- M. King
- 12-10-19
Most compelling story I have ever read
This is a wonderful allegory of the Christian’s walk with Jesus. The narrator also was fantastic. I had chills, I smiled, I was horrified and then ecstatic. I was weeping by the end. Please listen.
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- dr.will
- 25-01-16
Excellent story and exceptional reading.
Of course this is a classic by a masterful storyteller John Bunyan. The insights, creativity, and wisdom that is given in this story ought to be heard by many believers. The narrator was exceptional in his ability to communicate the nuances of the text in a way that intrigued, instructed, and validated the power of the text. Very good job Audible.
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- Jeffrey kohl
- 13-05-18
if you like pilgrims progress , you'll like this
Holy war is a great book , very deep and full of meaning. this is a must read for the believer today
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- Paul
- 23-01-18
Exceptional
This was a very good read .The audio is with definite meaning and strength conveying the books wisdom .
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- Zack
- 11-06-17
Packed full of scriptural truths!
I greatly enjoyed this book. The allegorical style is entertaining and every paragraph contains some scriptural truths. I also enjoyed the old English.
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- Richard Bricker
- 05-04-17
A Masterpiece
So true to life our walk with God. A book for reflection and self examination if one has the desire for eternity with Jesus.
1 person found this helpful