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Follow the amazing journey of Christian (and later his wife, Christiana) as they travel from this world to that which is to come.They leave the City of Destruction behind and set out toward the Delectable Mountains and the Celestial City, where God eagerly awaits all those who seek Him, offering glory and eternal life.Along the way, they face trials and tribulations, the city of Vanity Fair and the evil schemes of man, and fierce demons and devils. They pass through the Valley of the Shadow of Death and meet Great-Heart the warrior.They encounter all manner of other sordid characters and villains who try to trick them and stop them from continuing on their way. In divine providence, however, they also meet other helpful pilgrims who both encourage and strengthen them in their journey.The Pilgrim’s Progress is one of the most popular novels of all time. The story is as timeless and relevant today as it is fulfilling. It’s a book you’ll want to read over and over again. Each time, you will gain something new from it, including a greater appreciation of the walk of a pilgrim.

Once regarded as required reading for every schoolchild, The Pilgrim's Progress has been in print for over 300 years. Timeless and timely, Bunyan's allegorical tale has been hailed the most widely read book in the English language other than the Bible. Follow the Pilgrim and his friends on their dangerous spiritual journey to the Celestial City, as they pass through many experiences common to us all and travel in triumph with the King.

The Pilgrims 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.

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.[1][2][3][4] It has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print.[5][6] It has also been cited as the first novel written in English.

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The Pilgrims 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.

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