The Holy War, Made by King Shaddai Upon Diabolus, for the Regaining of the Metropolis of the World; Or, The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of Mansoul

by John Bunyan

"The Holy War, Made by King Shaddai Upon Diabolus, for the Regaining of the..." by John Bunyan is a novel published in 1682. This allegorical tale follows the town of Mansoul, once perfect under King Shaddai's rule until the cunning Diabolus persuades its citizens to rebel. After Diabolus seizes control, Shaddai sends his son Emmanuel to reclaim the fallen city. Through characters like Lord Willbewill, Understanding, and Conscience, Bunyan crafts an early English novel exploring themes of spiritual warfare and redemption in a city that represents the human soul.