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John Bunyan was a simple maker and mender of pots and kettles who received very little education. In spite of that, he penned the most successful allegory ever written in the striking bluntness of untutored prose. He lost his first wife and was imprisoned for twelve years for his compelling—but unlicensed—preaching. Nevertheless, his preaching about the gravity of sin, salvation by grace, the cost of discipleship, perseverance, and the glory of eternal life lives on in the signs and symbols of The Pilgrim’s Progress. Embark on a perilous journey with Christian, the lead character, from the City of Destruction to the luminous safe haven of the Celestial City. The journey will encourage you to “set your hope fully on the grace to be given you” amidst the obstacles of life. This version of the popular story is taken from an excellent abridgment done for children by James Baldwin in the early 20th Century.
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"This was a book that I have wanted to read since I was a small child and Jo in "Little Women" made much ado about this book. I finally read it. I did enjoy it, although I did not agree with all the beliefs in the book. I see in other reviews that people say John Bunyan was a Baptist but my understanding reading the book was that he was a Calvinist. I guess it doesn't really matter what he was but it does explain some of the differences in his believes."
— Beth (4 out of 5 stars)
Pilgrim's Progress Listener Reviews
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" Not being religious, I heartily pat myself on the back for getting through this...couldn't have done it without my religious friend reading it at the same time, cheering me on... "
— Julieb, 2/11/2014 -
" Written in old language, but understandable story of the character Christian's earthly journey to the Celestial City. I vividly remember him carrying this big burden on his back, which came to my mind throughout a later backpacking trip! "
— Mary-Jane, 2/9/2014 -
" This book truly helped open my eyes to the spiritual realm. I could see the obstacles in my own life. "
— Lisa, 2/1/2014 -
" What all of the Christians in the world need to read and DO IT! "
— Paul, 1/29/2014 -
" First, this is spiritually inspired account of the Christian walk and salvation. Second, it is difficult to read becaus eof the olde English. Third, one must have a knowledge of Christianity to appreciate this. Finally, it is an excellent work of fictin/non-fiction. "
— Jaime, 1/28/2014 -
" found it on top of a garbage bin around 16th/Mission one day... "
— Kath, 1/8/2014 -
" Best fiction (but so true to the Christian life) story I have ever read. "
— Eric, 12/18/2013 -
" A classic in every sense although a product of the systemic condescending patriarchalism of the era in which it was written. Still, a must read for all serious pilgrims to the Celestial City. "
— Robert, 12/8/2013 -
" Excellent, my daughter read this book in the sixth grade, her faith and love of Jesus Christ strengthened. Recently bought the DVD to share with my grandchildren. "
— E., 11/17/2013 -
" A very encouraging book that helps us re-focus on our pilgrim journey here on earth "
— Soniya, 10/18/2013 -
" Other than it being written in Old English, this book was great. It shows what our lives as Christians can look like and the trials and temptations that come our way. If you haven't read it, the book is free on Kindle. Well worth it. "
— Blake, 9/24/2013 -
" This book is killing me! I'm determined to finish it, but I've been slowly making my way through it. "
— Candace, 4/4/2013 -
" Another excellent book by John Bunyan. "
— Thomas, 11/15/2012 -
" Part I is rather more engaging than Part II. "
— Grete, 10/28/2012 -
" I was disappointed with this book. I thought that the concept was GREAT but I didn't like actual execution of it. It was a difficult and boring book. I even read a more contemporary version and I still found it very hard to read. I wouldn't recommend this book. "
— Laurie, 3/30/2012 -
" Wish I would have read this book years ago. Fast, wonderful read. Compare to Lehi's vision of the tree of life. "
— Shauna, 2/16/2012 -
" Christian allegory that was required reading up to the start of the last century in England. Surprisingly still readable and how can you not enjoy a book which introduces us to the Slough of Despond? "
— Ian, 11/22/2011 -
" I read this to my kids years ago but it bored us all and we never finished it. "
— Rhonda, 5/16/2011 -
" Straightforward Christian (Protestant) allegory. It's well-written, although contrary to Catholic teachings to which I adhere. "
— Anna, 5/15/2011 -
" If I were a character in this book, what would MY name be? <br/> <br/> "
— Rae, 5/12/2011 -
" I read an abridged version and that was even too much for me....read it in my high school freshman Bible class and we dissected this book for a year. Needless to say, it was not my favorite class. "
— Carisa, 4/28/2011 -
" Read it when i was a kid. Torture. "
— Sid, 4/22/2011 -
" Amazing book. I have the Signet Classics edition - pocket size, which I like. Just finished with my British Lit. class for the first time. Also read Winter, 2008. "
— Josh, 4/19/2011 -
" Boy, normally I'm all over the classics. But this one just didn't do much for me. Some books are a metaphor on top of a story. This one was just the metaphor. "
— Sean, 4/13/2011 -
" It was often laborious -- lots of symbolism "
— Linda, 4/5/2011 -
" Love this book. Such illustrations and names to personify Christian characters. I reread this frequently. "
— Jeanne, 3/29/2011 -
" A must-read! Have read this many times. "
— Jeanne, 3/21/2011 -
" One of my very favorite books. I discovered it when I was about 13 and reading Little Women. (I later played Jo in a high school production). I immediately went to our old creaky library and checked it out. I liked it so well that I gave a book report on it and made a map of Christian's journey. "
— Linda, 3/16/2011 -
" I have started this many times since starting and not finishing it in the sixties. Thanks to Kindle - I finally completed it. I don't know why but it seemed much more doable in Kindle. I really think the type face may have had much to do with success.<br/>I'll never have to read it again. whew. "
— Bcoghill, 3/10/2011 -
" Surprisingly one of the best devotional literature pieces ever. "
— Eli, 3/5/2011
About John Bunyan
John Bunyan (1628–1688) started out as an itinerant worker and a soldier. When he began to have religious experiences, he joined a Christian fellowship and soon began preaching. His discussions with the followers of George Fox inspired his first book, Some Gospel Truths Opened, published in 1656. In 1660, he was arrested while preaching. During twelve years of imprisonment in the county jail, he wrote several works, including Profitable Meditations, Praying in the Spirit, The Holy City, and Grace Abounding. He was released after the Declaration of Indulgence of 1672, under which he became a licensed preacher and pastor of the church to which he belonged; but in 1673 the Declaration was canceled, and Bunyan was sent back to prison for six months. During this time he wrote his most famous work, the epic Christian allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress. His defined religious outlook is balanced in his writing by an almost modern realism and psychological insight.