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The Pilgrim''s Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious, theological fiction in English literature. It has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. It has also been cited as the first novel written in English.

Limited Time Promotional Offer Classic John Bunyan Pilgrim''s Progress The Pilgrim''s Progress is a famous story of man''s progress through life in search of salvation and remains one of the most entertaining allegories of faith ever written. Set against realistic backdrops of town and country, the powerful drama of the pilgrim''s trials and temptations follows him in his harrowing journey to the Celestial City. An enormously influential 17th-century classic, universally known for its simplicity, vigor, and beauty of language. []] Pilgrim''s Progress is read with the greatest pleasure. George Whitefield (1714-1770) []] I find this book so full of matter, that I can seldom go through more than a page or half a page at a time. John Newton (1725-1807) []] Next to the Bible, the book that I value most is Pilgrim''s Progress. I believe I have read it through at least a hundred times... Prick him anywhere, and you will find that his blood is "bibline," the very essence of the Bible flows from him. Charles H. Spurgeon (1834-1892) []] That tenderest and most theological of books is pulsating with life in every word. J. Gresham Machen (1881-1937) Often disguised as something that would help him, evil accompanies Christian on his journey to the Celestial City. As you walk with him, you''ll begin to identify today''s many religious pitfalls. These are presented by men such as Pliable, who turns back at the Slough of Despond; and Ignorance, who believes he''s a true follower of Christ when he''s really only trusting in himself. Each character represented in this allegory is intentionally and profoundly accurate in its depiction of what we see all around us, and unfortunately, what we too often see in ourselves. But while Christian is injured and nearly killed, he eventually prevails to the end. So can you.

Begun while John Bunyan was in Bedfordshire county jail serving time for holding religious services outside the auspices of the Church of England, "Pilgrim''s Progress" is considered one of the greatest works of the English language. "Pilgrim''s Progress" is a Christian allegory that concerns the path of one''s soul to Heaven. John Bunyan published the first part of the "Pilgrim''s Progress" in 1678 with a second part to follow in 1679. Contained here in this volume is the first part of "Pilgrim''s Progress".

This is a reproduction of the original book published in 1678. The Pilgrim''s Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come; Delivered under the Similitude of a Dream is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. Bunyan began his work while in the Bedfordshire county prison for violations of the Conventicle Act, which prohibited the holding of religious services outside the auspices of the established Church of England. Early Bunyan scholars such as John Brown believed The Pilgrim''s Progress was begun in Bunyan''s second, shorter imprisonment for six months in 1675, but more recent scholars such as Roger Sharrock believe that it was begun during Bunyan''s initial, more lengthy imprisonment from 1660 to 1672 right after he had written his spiritual autobiography, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners.

The Holy War tells the story of the town "Mansoul" (Man''s soul). Though this town is perfect and bears the image of Shaddai (Almighty), it is deceived to rebel and throw off his gracious rule, replacing it instead with the rule of Diabolus. Though Mansoul has rejected the Kingship of Shaddai, he sends his son Emmanuel to reclaim it. In the city there were three esteemed men, who, by admitting Diabolus to the city, lost their previous authority. The eyes of "Understanding", the mayor, are hidden from the light. "Conscience", the recorder, has become a madman, at times sinning, and at other times condemning the sin of the city. But worst of all is "Lord Willbewill," whose desire has been completely changed from serving his true Lord, to serving Diabolus. With the fall of these three, for Mansoul to turn back to Shaddai of their own will, is impossible. Salvation can come only by the victory of Emmanuel.

The Pilgrim''s Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come; Delivered under the Similitude of a Dream is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. Bunyan began his work while in the Bedfordshire county prison for violations of the Conventicle Act, which prohibited the holding of religious services outside the auspices of the established Church of England. Early Bunyan scholars such as John Brown believed The Pilgrim''s Progress was begun in Bunyan''s second, shorter imprisonment for six months in 1675, [7] but more recent scholars such as Roger Sharrock believe that it was begun during Bunyan''s initial, more lengthy imprisonment from 1660 to 1672 right after he had written his spiritual autobiography, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners

"I will pray for thee; I will fight for thee; I will yet do thee good.''Nothing can hurt thee but sin; nothing can grieve me but sin; nothing can make thee base before thy foes but sin: take heed of sin, my Mansoul."Written in the form of an allegory, this book illustrates the war that we daily wage against Satan and our inner fight against evil. The attack on Mansoul by the devil appears indeed as an illustration of the battle over the human soul and salvation. The entire story is a masterpiece of Christian literature.This Premium edition comes with :. A beautiful and Easy to Read Layout to make reading confortable. A Memoir on John Bunyan, by Rev. G. Cheever

The Pilgrim''s Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious, theological fiction in English literature. It has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print.

As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a Den, and I laid me down in that place to sleep: and, as I slept, I dreamed a dream. I dreamed, and behold, I saw a man clothed with rags, standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back. [Isa. 64:6; Luke 14:33; Ps. 38:4; Hab. 2:2; Acts 16:30,31] I looked, and saw him open the book, and read therein; and, as he read, he wept, and trembled; and, not being able longer to contain, he brake out with a lamentable cry, saying, "What shall I do?"

Do you want to read one of the most significant religious theological fiction in American literature? If so, this a must read, this novel is a Christian allegory. The Pilgrim''s Progress, as one reviewer said, this story is inspirational and beautifully written and easily 5 stars it really ties in with the Bible and it is the best ever!! I think It really explains how much we go through on a journey to find the lord but things will come in our way but the lord will guide us with hope, faith and much more along our journey to God, but yes you should read this book because it will change your thinking on the way you live your life!The Pilgrim''s Progress is an allegory fiction novel written by John Bunyan. The real setting of Bunyan''s story is the dream world where the pilgrim, Christian, journeys from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. There are allusions to non-allegorical places throughout, like the Holy Land mentioned at the Delectable Mountains and the European countries represented at Vanity Fair.