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Spiritual warfare -- Fiction Books
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John Bunyan
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
"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.
John Bunyan
De Heilige Oorlog, gevoerd door Koning Elschaddai tegen Diábolus
"De Heilige Oorlog, gevoerd door Koning Elschaddai tegen Diábolus" by John Bunyan is a novel published in 1682. This early modern allegory tells the story of Mansoul, a perfect town whose citizens are persuaded by the charismatic Diabolus to rebel against their rightful ruler, Shaddai. As Diabolus establishes his reign, Shaddai sends his son Emmanuel to wage war and reclaim the fallen city. Through battles at gates named for human senses and struggles between personified virtues and vices, the story unfolds as an epic spiritual conflict.
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