The Pilgrim's Progress
From This World To That Which Is To Come
By John Bunyan
“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.
An enormously influential 17th-century classic, universally known for its
simplicity, vigor, and beauty of language.”
I remember as a child having a
pictorial edition of Bunyan's Pilgrim’s Progress and it would seem that much of
what I read was somehow retained in various parts of my memory. From time to
time references to the work have conjured up impressions from my childhood
memories and my interest in Bunyan’s allegory was once again kindled by a
fairly recent sermon series by Pastor Alistair Begg* who referenced the book on
numerous occasions during his Truth for Life radio broadcast. Begg was offering
as his book of the month, a copy of The Pilgrim’s Progress transcribed into a
modern-day working of the original text. I decided to order the book.
I had attempted to read a copy
of the book which was written in the original language and which I found in my mother’s
possessions following her death (PTG). I was further compelled to do so by the
fact that during my genealogy research, I had found a most probable family link
with my mother’s family and the Bunyans. My Great-great-great Grandmother was a
Louisa Bunyan, born in the County of Bedfordshire as was John Bunyan, where
during his incarceration in Bedford Jail, he penned his classic.
BEDFORDSHIRE 17TH CENTURY |
Charles Spurgeon said that next
to the Bible, this was the book he valued the most. Personally I believe it to
be an incredibly powerful book and would recommend it as a tool for personal
reflection.
And, incidentally, the link
between my family and Bunyan’s remains unsubstantiated but I like to think that
maybe the pastoral bloodline passed up through the centuries to my mother who
retired as a Salvation Army Officer in 1999.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION - By Sharon
McKenzie OK UKT
Administrative Assistant
KY & LA Division
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