John Bunyan | CLV | 320 pages | PDF | free
The giant Diabolus, who had rebelled against King Shaddai, cunningly conquered the city of Human Soul, built by the king, in a campaign of revenge, intending to establish his own kingdom there according to his diabolical principles. However, the king, who loved his city of Human Soul, sent his armies to reclaim it, a feat he later accomplished with the arrival of his son, Prince Immanuel.
Anyone who has read or listened to John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Journey" will be familiar with the highly evocative language that Bunyan also uses in his book "The Holy War." While "The Holy War" is far less well-known than "The Pilgrim's Journey," in my opinion, it is in no way inferior. This work vividly describes the inner processes and struggles that a person experiences during conversion and beyond.
Although one can guess how this story unfolds based on one's own biblical knowledge and life experience, the book remains gripping and exciting until the very last page. It conveys spiritual truths and values and highlights aspects of the struggle of faith that encourage reflection and make the cross of Christ even more significant.
Tip: If the unabridged version of the book is no longer available for purchase at CLV.de, you can download it there for free as a PDF.
Tobias Lipps
Municipality of Bremen-Mahndorf