The Holy War Author:John Bunyan John Bunyan was a 17th-century English Baptist preacher and Christian author. Bunyan served over 12 years in prison for holding religious meetings outside of the Church of England. Bunyan was a prolific writer and is best known today for The Pilgrim's Progress, a classic Christian allegory. The Holy War is one of Bunyan's greatest works. T... more »he Holy War, similar to The Pilgrim's Progress, is a Christian allegory. The book revolves around the town of Mansoul.« less