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- DictionaryHo·ly war/ˈhōlē wôr/
noun
- 1. a war declared or waged in support of a religious cause.
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noun. a war waged for what is supposed or proclaimed to be a holy purpose, as the defense of faith. any disagreement or argument between fanatical proponents of radically differing beliefs, opinions, etc.: a holy war on the merits of rival computer operating systems; a holy war about welfare reform. holy war.
HOLY WAR definition: 1. a war fought to defend religious beliefs or to force others to follow a different religion 2. a…. Learn more.
Jul 20, 2006 · Religious causes. Francis Bacon said there were five causes for holy war: (he wrote in a Christian context, but the categories would be usable by any faith) to spread the faith. to retrieve...
The Holy War, allegory by John Bunyan, published in 1682. It unfolds the story of the town of Mansoul, which is besieged by the hosts of the devil, is relieved by the army of Emanuel, and is later undermined by further diabolic attacks and plots against his rule.
A basic component of covenant theology that emphasizes Yahweh’s role as deliverer, protector, and judge of the chosen people, Israel. Up to the time of the monarchy (tenth century BCE) every war was a holy war, or, in the preferred terminology of the OT, a war of Yahweh ( Num 21:14 ).
holy war meaning: 1. a war fought to defend religious beliefs or to force others to follow a different religion 2. a…. Learn more.
HOLY WAR meaning: a war that is fought to defend or spread one group's religious beliefs
