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The Pilgrim's Progress (Dover Thrift Editions) | 
 enlarge | Author: John Bunyan
Publisher: Dover Publications
Category: Book
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Pages: 336
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.1 x 1
ISBN: 0486426750
Dewey Decimal Number: 828.407
EAN: 9780486426754
ASIN: 0486426750
Publication Date: February 10, 2003
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One of the most powerful dramas of Christian faith ever written, this captivating allegory of man's religious journey in search of salvation follows the pilgrim as he travels an obstacle-filled road to the Celestial City. Along the way, he is confronted by monsters and spiritual terrors, among them Worldly Wiseman, Giant Despair, and the demons of the Valley of the Shadow of Death. An enormously influential seventeenth-century classic, universally known for its simplicity, vigor, and beauty of language.
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 Warm and encouraging. December 23, 2008
It is said that C. H. Spurgeon (known as the Prince of Preachers) read this book over 100 times and regarded Bunyan as being so saturated with Bible that he would probable bleed it. This is easily seen in the books text where here and there we can distinctly recognize biblical sayings (that are fitted into the story seamlessly).
For instance, "If he that goeth about like a roaring lion comes by, you will certainly become prey to his teeth" (43) and "The Soul of the Sluggard desires, and hath nothing" (149). Those words that are from the bible are kindly italicized for our confirmation.
It is also said that Hudson Taylor used translations of The Pilgrim's Progress to reach out in Asia. This testifies to the texts ability to be easily grasped and appreciated the contents of the book. It's a strait forward yet powerful allegory of the Christian walk and all its trials and joys. It is quite the "Christian Oddysy", and I found the whole book encouraging and the ending warm.
The book is a two part book, of which the second part I preferred, though maybe it is because by that time I was more accustomed to the language. The first part follows Christian's pursuit of the Celestial City, and the second follows his wife's and children's pursuit, which is joined my many other great men like Mr Great-heart and Mr Valiant-for-truth.
The wording of this is (obviously) not what most of us are used to, though it is easier to read than Shakespeare. Make sure you decide if you want a modernized version or the original. I would recommend the original; it is good for us all to expand our reading. It may be slow at first, but you will get used to it, thus preparing yourself for more old writings in the future :).
Here is a quote from my favorite section, "Now mercy began to be very impatient, for each minute was as long to her as an hour, wherefore she prevented Christiana from a fuller interceding for her, by knocking at the Gate herself. And she knocked then so loud, that she made Christiana to start. Then said the Keeper of the Gate, who is there? and said Christiana, It is my Friend" (195).
In the words of John Bunyun, "Shall it be my Lot to go that way again, I may give those that desire it an account of what I here am silent about; mean-time I bid my Reader Adieu" (322)
God bless.
(PS. I totally found this will be a great source of online FPS aliases. I can see it now..."Mr Stand-fast has captured the flag."
Great book! August 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have not been able to finish this book yet as I only have time to read it during down times (which are few), but what I have read is great. Not difficult to read at all. I find that I have a hard time putting it down. It really does cover some of the temptations and "struggles" Christian's face and how some are overcome by them. Hopefully, I will get to finish it soon.
The Pilgram's Promise August 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a very interesting book. It will help you learn things that you don't understand. I would encourage everyone to read this book.
Interesting July 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
At first this book was extremely hard to get into. The confusing way it was written, the metaphors, etc, didn't initially interest me that much. However, after truly getting in touch with the characters and themeanings behind their names really struck me. I do think this book is good for those who ant to look at the Christian faith as a trail you take. It teaches a good lesson, and after awhile it becomes interesting to read. A little hard to follow, but very good overall.
Pilgrim'a Progress February 16, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a time honored book, of which I am using as a text book in my adult Sunday School Class. I am using Maureen L. Bradley's "Study Guide" as an outline to the study. I have only one criticism of the book; they left out the scriptural references, which are found in earlier publication and/or by other publisher's. The book itself was received in excellent condition, and in a timely manner.
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