Pilgrim's Progress: Updated, Modern English
Written by John Bunyan
Narrated by Mark Christensen
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About this audiobook
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.
The best part of this book is the Bible verses added to the text. The original Pilgrim's Progress listed the Bible verse references, but the verses themselves are so impactful when tied to the scenes in this allegory, that they are now included within the text of this book.
The text is tweaked just enough to make it readable today, for the young and the old.
Bonus - Includes Part II.
An Author's Republic audio production.
John Bunyan
John Bunyan nació en Elstow, Bedfordshire, Inglaterra, en 1628. Aprendió a leer y escribir en la escuela del pueblo y fue preparado para seguir el oficio de su padre como brasero cuando estalló la Guerra Civil inglesa en 1644 y fue reclutado en el ejército parlamentario. Su servicio militar lo puso en contacto con las tropas puritanas de Oliver Cromwell. A partir de 1648, Bunyan sufrió una crisis de fe religiosa que duró varios años. Se dirigió a la Iglesia No Conformista en Bedford para sostenerlo durante este período. Sus primeros escritos fueron ataques contra los cuáqueros. Luego, Carlos II fue restaurado al trono, y Bunyan fue arrestado por realizar servicios que no estaban de acuerdo con la iglesia de Inglaterra. Pasó doce años en la cárcel. Durante este tiempo, escribió su autobiografía, Gracia Abundante, en la que describió su lucha y crecimiento espiritual. Durante sus últimos años en prisión, Bunyan comenzó su obra más famosa, El progreso del peregrino, una historia alegórica en dos partes del personaje Cristiano y su viaje a la salvación. La Parte I se publicó en 1678 y la Parte II en 1684. La segunda parte trata sobre el viaje espiritual de la esposa y los hijos de Cristiano, ya que siguen sus pasos. Con sus elementos de la tradición del cuento popular, El progreso del peregrino se hizo popular de inmediato. Ya entrado el siglo XIX era un libro conocido por casi todos los lectores de Inglaterra y Nueva Inglaterra, segundo en importancia solo a la Biblia. Bunyan murió en Londres el 31 de agosto de 1688.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is so uplifting! It made me remember many moments of my own pilgrimage which is so precious to a Christian. It is the most marvellous allegory ever written, one that talks about eternal life. It is worth reading it many times as Mr. Spurgeon said , no wonder why he read it over 100 times !
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Christian and Christiana’s journey are tales that every Christian can relate to. Full of adversity, peril, with some foes that are blatantly wicked and others more deceitful.
The Pilgrim’s Progress is long and hard, and yet, it is the only path that leads to life.
Like the Bible, John Bunyan’s allegory is still as relevant to the modern day pilgrim as it was to the pilgrim’s of the 17th century.
A must read for every Believer.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book! Broke down the meanings in the Bible really well with vivid descriptions of the tale. Loved it!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is my new favorite book, 2nd only to the holy Bible!