The Pilgrim's Progress

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John Bunyan

John Bunyan s famous work, The Pilgrim's Progress is, next to the Bible, the most popular book ever published. It has been widely distributed the world over since originally published in the 17th century. But many aren t familiar with the story in it s original form or it s famous author and his life story. Master Books is now making available this exquisite reproduction of this 125-year-old historical compilation manuscript in it s original 860-page entirety. This masterpiece will become an instant family heirloom, introducing entire generations to the pilgrims spiritual journey to truth. This hardcover edition was originally published in 1876. Over 125 years later, Master Books has re-created this valuable and rare heirloom with today s modern technology, but kept the original look and feel by painstakingly scanning in high-resolution every page of this 860-page tome - historic look and all! The Pilgrim s Progress appears in the original large print inside this new edition, creating an easier reading experience for all ages. Not since the 19th century, has this collection of Bunyan Classics been available or accessible to anyone and everyone today. This classic edition has been painstakingly reproduced in it s complete form and includes such rare treasures as: # John Bunyan's personal memoir # His last sermon--preached in the year 1688 # His personal account of his life before he accepted Christ # His time spent in prison for preaching # Over a dozen beautifully detailed artistic etchings that visually narrate special scenes Included Are Nine Historical Books Written By and About John Bunyan: # THE PILGRIM S PROGRESS: (Page 1 - 376) The most popular of more than sixty books published by the prolific author John Bunyan. This popular and powerful book has been published more than any other book in history, outside of the Bible. # THE HOLY WAR; (Page 377 - 684) A discourse of trial made by Shaddai upon Diabolus, for the Regaining the Metropolis of the World; or, the losing and taking again of the Town of Man-soul. # GRACE ABOUNDING TO THE CHIEF OF SINNERS; (Page 685 - 688) A detailed and faithful account of the Life of John Bunyan including his imprisonment, recovery and conversion to becoming a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. # THE IMPRISONMENT AND RELEASE OF JOHN BUNYAN; (Page 689 - 703) --includes dialgoue with Dr. Lindale and the Justices; examination by the Justices, and by Mr. Cobb, the clerk of the peace; interview with his wife and Judge Hale. # BUNYAN S DYING SAYINGS (Page 704 - 767) --Of sin; of affliction; repentance and coming to Christ; of prayer; Lord s day and daily duties; love of the world; of suffering; death and judgment; the joys of heaven and torments of hell. # CHRISTIAN BEHAVIOUR; (Page 768 - 800) thoughts concerning true Christianity and how to walk so as to please God. # THE BARREN FIG-TREE; (Page 801 - 830) thoughts concerning the doom and downfall of a fruitless life and the signs by which such miserable mortals may be known. # BUNYAN S LAST SERMON (Page 831 - 834) -Preached, July, 1688, from John 1:3. THE WATER OF LIFE; (Page 835 - 860) A discourse presenting the richness and glory of the Grace and spirit of the Gospel."

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Author

John Bunyan

Pages

860

Publisher

New Leaf Publishing Group

Published Date

2005

ISBN

0890514402 9780890514405

Ratings

Google: 4

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"Awesome allegorical book."

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Isaias Herrero

" In an allegory, all the characters, places, and other items are symbols. Pilgrim’s Progress is the most remarkable allegory ever written because it applies to humans of every culture, age, and condition. This great work symbolizes the life of not only a Christian as he navigates the temptations and triumphs that come with following Christ but also the spiritual journey of unbelievers, from atheists to hypocritical Christians. The main character in this book is Christian, who, by reading the Bible, realizes he needs salvation from his sins, which symbolizes a burden on his back. Christian leaves his family in the City of Destruction and begins his journey to the Celestial City. He encounters various people and crosses into several circumstances that distract him from his destination and discourage him to walk to Zion City. Every character represent one of the two categories of people in this world: those who will spend eternity with Christ and those who will spend eternity separated from God in hell. John Bunyan’s goal is to make the reader aware that life is not simply a time to eat, drink, and be merry, but progress towards one of two places. Pilgrim’s Progress is replete with situations that every reader can identify with. Its plot is an message that reveals the gospel of Christ and what it takes to be a Christian living in a sin-filled world."

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"We read this as a family read-aloud. I had tried reading it many times & struggled. I did get through it once from listening to an audiobook but still didn't get it. For some reason, this time, listening to my husband read it to me helped it make much more sense this time to the point that I really liked it."

Kristy Kapp

"Imminently Readable I believe Alan Vermilye does exactly what he set out to do with this modern day version of the pilgrims progress. It stays entirely true to the original but really picks it up and makes it readily accessible to anyone wanting to read the Christian classic today. And this is a laudable accomplishment, because the pilgrims progress is a true masterpiece of Christian and literary prose, it is a magnificent work which truly deserve to be read by every believer and most unbelievers as well. Yet, we must be honest, that reading the original, even with slight tweaks and edits, can be very cumbersome, it often times feels very wooden and it’s archaic prose betrays it’s old age. However, people continue to read it and continue to be blessed by it, this book is a book that has stood the test of time, it has prove invaluable to many a Christian, and I believe it will continue to do so for many many many years to come, but, simply because it has stood the test of time in terms of its value, that does not necessarily mean that it has aged well in terms of its prose and style. What I think Vermilye has done, is made sure that a significant portion of younger Christians, young families, children, and new converts will not miss out on the beauty and spiritual significance of the pilgrims progress for the mere reason that they were put off my Bunyan’s older prose and thus set it aside. Here they have an accessible edition that communicates everything of the orignal in a way that sounds fitting to the modern ear. I look forward to reading this version multiple times to my children as they grow up, and do not worry in the slightest if they never “graduate” so to speak, to reading Bunyan’s original, since I believe they are not losing anything substantial in reading this modern version."