The Pilgrim's Progress

The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic work of Christian literature written by John Bunyan and first published in 1678. The book tells the story of a man named Christian who sets out on a journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, which represents heaven. Along the way, Christian encounters various obstacles and temptations, including the Slough of Despond, the Valley of the Shadow of Death, and the Doubting Castle. He also meets a variety of characters, such as Evangelist, Faithful, and Hopeful, who help him on his journey.The book is an allegory, which means that the characters and events represent deeper spiritual truths. For example, the City of Destruction represents the fallen world, and the Celestial City represents heaven. The obstacles and temptations that Christian faces represent the challenges that Christians face in their spiritual journey.The Pilgrim's Progress has been widely read and loved by Christians for centuries. It has been translated into over 200 languages and has been adapted into countless forms, including plays, films, and video games. The book's enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless message of hope, faith, and perseverance in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

John Bunyan (1628-1688) was an English Puritan pastor and prolific author of sermons, theological treatises, poems, and allegories. He is best remembered for The Pilgrim's Progress and his spiritual autobiography, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners.
Daniel V. Runyon, PhD, is Professor of English at Spring Arbor University in Michigan. He is the author of numerous books, including John Bunyan's Master Story: The Holy War as Battle Allegory in Religious and Biblical Context.