The Holy Warrior: 1798

The House of Winslow #6

by Gilbert Morris

The Holy Warrior picks up the House of Winslow saga several years after the Revolutionary War. Two Winslow sons race west--one to embrace his dreams and the other to escape the future. Will either survive the dangers of the frontier?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Historical, Romance, Inspirational

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. Not gripping but good.

[Debby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am reading this series the second time through. I first read it over twenty years ago. I expecially enjoy the fact the books take you through different periods in American history through the adventures of one family. We have sailed from England to establish new land, fought a revolution for independence, and are now branching westward. The faith aspect intertwined in the stories just adds another lever. The Winslows despite many trials and tribulations do not stop believing that God will see them through and all is possible with the power of prayer.
Truly an enjoyable series.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

We see another generation of Winslows in action. Christmas leaves his family and spend a few years living with the Indians in the west. He marries one of them and they have a child. He learns the language and is accepted into the tribe. Due to a tragic circumstance Chris believes his wife and son are dead so he returns to his family in the East. Years later he discovers they're alive and sets out to rescue them. There follows twists and turns in the story that reach a satisfactory conclusion.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr. Morris seems to reuse some of his previous plot twists in this novel; nevertheless, Holy Warrior is a gripping story that kept me enthralled. I respect the presentation of native cultures and the way that Mr. Morris respects the dignity of these individuals as he shows the disrespect shown by his more unsavory characters. The Holy Warrior has a lot of character threads and Mr. Morris ties most of them up quite nicely. I truly enjoy walking through American history with the Winslow family.

[Ella G · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a book that I half read half skipped through the first time, so I wasn’t so sure I wanted to reread it. That’s was a huge mistake! This is by far, one of my favorite books in the series so far! There were twists and turns at every bend and I cried multiple times. It wasn’t what I expected, but I’m so sad it’s over!

[Arnetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes one into the world of the Sioux and Pawnee. Christmas Winslow falls in love with the wilderness and chooses that life for awhile. Reading of his adventures and mishaps is truly amazing. These books bring history to life - at least to me!

[Jeri Stockdale · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story shows the different seasons and eventual redemption of Christmas Knox's life. His journey takes many years, but God pursues him and eventually the Christmas promise of his birth is fulfilled. A good story, worth reading.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent history

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave it a 5 - Andy a 4

[Erica Yoder · Rating 4 out of 5]

🥺😭🤍

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Christmas and Knox, sons of Nathan Winslow, settle the new land in different ways--one as an Indian, and one trying to save his family.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book talks about the life of Christmas Winslow. It is divided into three sections, "The Mountain Man," "The Pastor," & "The Missionary". It was very interesting reading.

The story starts at the Blue Swan, where the innkeeper, Jonas Billings, noted that an officer had come through the door. He tried to settle Maitland & told him he had enough to drink threatening that he might go back to jail. Bully Maitland said there was no way! The Naval officer gave his name as Winslow & one of the women asked if he'd buy her a drink. He sent her back to the other man she had been with. Bully Maitland accused Winslow of stealing her, then he & his friend attacked Winslow with knives. Maitland was amazed at how quickly his friend Bill had been disarmed, then ended up with Winslow's foil at his throat. After he told them to leave, Winslow arranged for a guard from the prison named Bradley to dine with him. When asked if he knew a prisoner named Christmas Winslow, he answered affirmatively. Bradley had tried to help Christmas, but the Warden Hindleman had left him little opportunity. Winslow had a presidential pardon from President Adams & a letter from President Washington. Bradley could see that Warden Hindleman would be loosing his prisoner.

Paul Winslow observed that the prison & it's warden were in very bad shape. He had waited three hours to see Warden Clement Hindleman and was not happy. The warden insisted that there were procedures to follow. Winslow told him that the procedure was that Christmas Winslow would be with him in an hour or the governor of Massachusetts would hear about his incompetence. Finally the warden had Nelson take Captain Winslow to the hospital & Christmas was to be released to him. Nelson explained to Phelps, a prisoner acting as medical assistant since the doctor was only there one day a week, what was to happen & Phelps was amazed. Paul had only met Christmas once when Nathan had brought his family to Boston years ago. Now he was very sick hardly recognizable. Since he would die if he remained in the prison, Captain Winslow had Christmas carried to the carriage he had prepared. There was room for him to lie down on a mattress with blankets to keep him warm. When they stopped a few miles from Boston, Christmas was awake. He asked Paul where he was being taken. Christmas didn't want to go home, which led Paul to tell Jason, one of the servants, that Christmas was a reluctant prodigal.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series by Gilbert Morris is one of my absolute favorites. Each book follows at least one member of a generation in the Winslow family tree and the member(s) gets saved and finds true love. There's also some commentary on the social conditions of the time frame. Truly interesting.

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[Sheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sixth in the Winslow series, this book follows Christmas Winslow from the prodigal son to living with the Indians to preaching the Gospel. A very sad tale in parts, and joyous in others.

[Han · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best one in the House of Winslow series, well... in my opinion anyway.

[Pat Bush · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoying this series!!

[Bob James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Indians and Romance. What more could one want in a good book.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was hard to put down, I have my husband reading these now. We borrowed them from our grandson.

[Wayne Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good

I have read gilberts books before and they are very well written. They portray history very well. Would recommend this series to anyone.

[Jencey/ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book takes place in the post Revolutionary war area.

[Conni · Rating 5 out of 5]

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