Read the Introduction by Rev. Robert Maguire, D. D.

Blind-zeal-shire

"Those who are influenced by blind zeal. These are alluded to by our blessed Lord, when he said to his disciples, 'Yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service;' and this would arise from spiritual blindness; for he adds, 'And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me,' John 16:2, 3. This is that sort of zeal of which the Apostle speaks, as being 'not according to knowledge.'"[2]

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1. Rev. George Burder, Explanatory, Experimental and Practical Notes. The Holy War. By John Bunyan. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, [Pref. 1803.]
2. Rev. Robert Maguire, Annotations. The Holy War. By John Bunyan. London: Cassell, Petter and Galpin, c1866.
3. John Bunyan, The Holy War.
4. Charlie Doe, my own comments.