The pilgrim's progress : from this world to that which is to come

Format:

Book

Title:

The pilgrim's progress : from this world to that which is to come

Author:

Bunyan, John, 1628-1688.

ISBN:

9781936830237

9781936830213

Publication Information:

[Holmen, Wis.] : Suzeteo Enterprises, 2011.

Physical Description:

255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

General Note:

Publisher location from publisher website.

"This book is in keeping with the 1800 edition printed in London by Strahan and Company Limited"--Title page verso.

Includes index.

Contents:

The author's apology for his book -- Part I. The first stage -- The second stage -- The third stage -- The fourth stage -- The fifth stage -- The sixth stage -- The seventh stage -- The eighth stage -- The ninth stage -- The tenth stage -- The eleventh stage -- Conclusion -- Part II. The author's way of sending forth his second part of the pilgrim -- The first stage -- The second stage -- The third stage -- The fourth stage -- The fifth stage -- The sixth stage -- The seventh stage -- The eighth stage -- Index of verses.

Summary:

John Bunyan stuns each new generation of Christians with his insight into the spiritual journey. Bunyan began writing this work while imprisoned for not conforming to the requirements of the state church in England. In the face of these difficulties, Bunyan still considered the trials and temptations that separate us from God and eternal life with Him to be far more important than his "light and momentary sufferings." Given his own circumstances, Bunyan's message is one the modern reader can take to heart. This illustrated edition contains the numerous drawings and engravings that have helped give Bunyan's book its lasting power, in particular by Frederick Barnard, which were engraved by the Dalziel brothers. This edition also includes an index of Bible passages that Bunyan cited. - Back cover.

Subject(s):

Spiritual life -- Juvenile fiction.

Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- Juvenile fiction.

Christian life -- Juvenile fiction.

Genre:

Added Author:

Barnard, Frederick, 1846-1896.

Added Corporate Author:

Dalziel Brothers.

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Library	Call Number	Status
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Author Notes

John Bunyan was born in Elstow, Bedfordshire, England, in 1628. He learned to read and write at the village school and was prepared to follow his father's trade as a brazier when the English Civil War broke out in 1644 and he was drafted into the Parliamentary army. His military service brought him into contact with Oliver Cromwell's Puritan troops.

Beginning in 1648, Bunyan suffered a crisis in religious faith that lasted for several years. He turned to the Nonconformist church in Bedford to sustain him during this period. His first writings were attacks against the Quakers. Then Charles II was restored to the throne and Bunyan was arrested for conducting services not in accordance with the Church of England. He spent 12 years in jail. During this time, he wrote his autobiography, Grace Abounding, in which he described his spiritual struggle and growth.

During his last years in prison, Bunyan began his most famous work, The Pilgrim's Progress, a two-part allegorical tale of the character Christian and his journey to salvation. Part I was published in 1678 and Part II in 1684. The second part deals with the spiritual journey of Christian's wife and sons, as they follow in his footsteps. With its elements of the folktale tradition, The Pilgrim's Progress became popular immediately. Well into the nineteenth century it was a book known to almost every reader in England and New England, second in importance only to the Bible. So great was the book's influence that it even plays a major role in Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott. Such expressions as "the slough of despond" and "vanity fair" have become part of the English language.

Bunyan's other works include The Life and Death of Mr. Badman and The Holy War. He also wrote A Book for Boys and Girls, verses on religious faith for children.

Bunyan died in London on August 31, 1688.

(Bowker Author Biography)