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The Town of Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan, 1682
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The Town of Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan, 1682
XJF359084 The Town of Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan, 1682 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: full book title The Holy War, made by Shaddi Upon Diabolus to Regain the Metropolis of the World or The Losing and Taking again of the Town of Mansoul ; John Bunyan (1623-88); ); English, out of copyright
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Conquest Devil Emmanuel Rebellion Rule Ruling Satan Soul Supreme Walled Reclaim Reclaiming Towne
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The Town of Mansoul, illustration from The Holy War by John Bunyan, 1682 captures the essence of a timeless battle between good and evil. This engraving, created by an anonymous English artist in the 17th century, transports us into the heart of a Christian allegory. In this intricate artwork, we witness Mansoul – the metaphorical representation of every human soul – standing tall as a walled city. However, lurking beyond its gates is Diabolus, personifying Satan himself. With his cunning eyes fixed on ruling over Mansoul's inhabitants, he seeks to conquer their hearts and minds. But hope shines through as Shaddai (God) sends His son Emmanuel to fight against Diabolus' tyranny. Leading an army of righteousness and armed with divine power, Emmanuel wages war against evil forces that have infiltrated Mansoul's defenses. The eye gate and ear gate depicted in this print symbolize the vulnerabilities within each individual's soul. As battles rage both externally and internally for control over these entry points, it becomes clear that salvation lies in reclaiming one's own town from darkness. John Bunyan's epic tale reminds us that our souls are battlegrounds where rebellion against God can lead to dire consequences. Yet it also offers solace in knowing that redemption is possible through faith and perseverance. This powerful image serves as a visual reminder of humanity's eternal struggle between sin and righteousness while inspiring us to fortify our inner cities against temptation.
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