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The Pilgrim's Progress

Author
John Bunyan
Series
Christian Classics
Language
English
Length
240 pages
ISBN
9781910558058
Published
15 September 2014
Imprint
Sovereign
  • faith
  • salvation
  • allegory
  • Christian journey
  • spiritual challenges
  • City of Destruction
  • Celestial City
  • Evangelist
  • Slough of Despond
  • Christian life

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Description

The Pilgrim's Progress, written by John Bunyan, is a classic work of Christian allegory. Published in 1678, it narrates the journey of the protagonist, Christian, from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Laden with symbolism, the novel explores themes of faith, salvation, and the trials faced on the path to righteousness. As Christian encounters various characters such as Evangelist and faces challenges like the Slough of Despond, the narrative serves as an allegorical depiction of the Christian life. The enduring impact of Bunyan's masterpiece lies in its timeless reflections on the spiritual journey.

Author

John Bunyan was an English Christian writer and preacher, the author of The Pilgrim's Progress, one of the most well know Christian allegory texts. John is recorded in the Elstow parish register as having been baptised on 30 November 1628. He is remembered in the Church of England with a Lesser Festival on 30 August, and on the liturgical calendar of the United States Episcopal Church on 29 August.

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