The Christian in Complete Armour
William Gurnall, 1617–1679
Puritan spiritual warfare · 1617–1679
William Gurnall
Gurnall's Christian in Complete Armour meditates on the armor imagery of Ephesians 6. It is an example of sustained metaphorical exposition that should be read alongside the passage and the history of Puritan spirituality.
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Read Ephesians 6:10–20 and a selected Gurnall passage. Separate the language of metaphor from specific claims about people, illness or current events.
Historical caution: Do not use language of spiritual warfare to stigmatize people or replace professional care.
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