{"product_id":"the-holy-war","title":"The Holy War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"synopsis-body\"\u003e\"The Holy War,\" John Bunyan's fourth work of major importance, appeared in 1682. Although \"The Pilgrim's Progress\" has always been the most popular of Bunyan's numerous works, \"The Holy War\" holds a firm second place in the hearts of Christians throughout the world. As in \"The Pilgrim's Progress,\" \"The Holy War\" is a fascinating allegory, a delightful narrative. As Ernest W. Bacon describes it in \"John Bunyan: Pilgrim and Dreamer\": \"The story sets out to recall the fall and redemption of mankind under the guise of a besieged city. The city of Mansoul originally belonged by right to Shaddai or God, but was betrayed through Ear Gate and Eye Gate into the hands of Diabolus or the Devil, besieging giant who takes control. In the hands of the enemy, Mansoul loses its Major, Lord Understanding, and Mr. Conscience is dismissed from his post as Recorder. Lord Will-be-Will becomes the Lord of Mansoul - man's fallen will, self-will, and ill-will all combined in one unpleasant and anti-God character.\" In the end Mansoul is recaptured by Emmanuel's army, and Diabolus is driven out. There is triumph over sin and evil - one of the Bible's most comforting themes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"review-title block\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"review-title block\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"review-title block\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"review-title block\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"review-body\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJohn Bunyan\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOn 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Holy City, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners\u003c\/i\u003e, and the most famous, \u003ci\u003eThe Pilgrim’s Progress\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAfter his release, he continued to write and publish stirring works that have endured through time. Among these classics are \u003ci\u003eThe Holy War, Visions of Heaven and Hell, and Journey to Hell: The Life and Death of Mr. Badman\u003c\/i\u003e. 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.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Beulah Christian Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054730657984,"sku":"9780883687062","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GHS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3079\/6480\/files\/9780883687062.webp?v=1765398147","url":"https:\/\/beulahbookstore.com\/products\/the-holy-war","provider":"Beulah Christian Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}