The Holy War

The Holy War Made by King Shaddai Upon Diabolus to Regain the Metropolis of the World Or The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of Mansoul is a 1682 novel by John Bunyan. This novel written in the form of an allegory tells the story of the town Mansoul (Mans soul). The epicenter of this book is the town of Mansoul its people (such as Conscience Self-Denial and Do-Right) and its gates (Eye-gate Ear-gate Mouth-gate Nose-gate and Feel-gate). The attack by Diabolus and his demons all of whom have appropriate names is carefully planned and executed. As still happens to men today Mansoul fell hard. Emmanuel is of course willing to help but can only do so on special seemingly strict terms. As you watch this intense battle unfold youll be emboldened to fight with new vigilance to guard the gates with tenacity and to rely on Emmanuels sovereignty like never before.