Project Gutenberg 2000-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 345 Whyte, Alexander 1836 1921 Bunyan Characters (3rd Series) Transcribed from the 1895 Oliphant, Anderson and Ferrier edition by David Price "Bunyan Characters (3rd Series)" by Alexander Whyte is a collection of lectures that delve into the characters and themes found in John Bunyan's works, particularly the allegorical "Holy War," written in the late 19th century. The book aims to explore the rich spiritual and moral themes inherent in Bunyan's allegories, drawing profound connections to the struggles of the human soul, represented as the city of Mansoul. Whyte emphasizes Bunyan's unique literary and theological contributions, comparing him to great figures in literature and asserting his continuing relevance. The opening of the text introduces the foundational concepts of Bunyan's "Holy War," characterizing it as a military allegory of the human soul's spiritual battle against evil. Whyte explicates the significance of Bunyan's portrayal of Mansoul, describing it as a city that must defend itself against external and internal foes. The characters, such as Lord Willbewill and Mr. Prejudice, serve as personifications of human tendencies towards pride and closed-mindedness. Whyte sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the allegorical battles, urging readers to engage with the complexities of their own hearts in relation to Bunyan's narrative. As he outlines the promise of spiritual insight through the allegory, he invites readers to reflect on their personal struggles and the ongoing relevance of Bunyan's themes of sin, redemption, and divine warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Bunyan, John, 1628-1688 -- Criticism and interpretation PR Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Religion/Spirituality 499132 2025-10-01T12:28:34.354226 text/html 507251 2020-12-31T16:44:50 text/html 184006 2020-12-31T16:44:50 text/html application/zip 274792 2025-10-01T12:28:41.695176 application/epub+zip 279425 2025-10-01T12:28:37.441237 application/epub+zip 252593 2025-10-01T12:28:36.292228 application/epub+zip 472014 2025-10-01T12:28:45.319152 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 439666 2025-10-01T12:28:40.998234 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404850 2022-09-02T03:33:13.246181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483095 2025-10-01T12:28:33.980234 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 482890 2020-12-31T16:44:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 181838 2020-12-31T16:44:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18442 2025-10-01T12:28:45.447176 application/rdf+xml 13240 2025-10-01T12:28:36.788205 image/jpeg 3154 2025-10-01T12:28:36.540193 image/jpeg 273175 2025-10-01T12:28:34.395254 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia