John bunyan 28 november 1628 31 august 1688 was an english christian writer and preacher, who is wellknown for his book the pilgrims progress. Pilgrims progress by bunyan, first edition abebooks. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious, theological fiction in english literature. Hey, pilgrims progress is not exactly a childrens book. Collecting the pilgrims progress from this world, to that. Though he was a reformed baptist, he is remembered in the church of england with a lesser festival on august 30th. Rich in biblical theology, it tells the story of the trials, temptations, and triumphs of a man named christian in his pilgrimage from the city of destruction to the celestial city and eternal life. Museum cat 1871c22 one of the most popular books ever printed, the pilgrims progress was composed by bunyan partly as a distraction from. This book merits being read and enjoyed over and over. The pilgrims progress is a wonderful allegory of the beginning, progression, and conclusion of the true christian life. Easton press pilgrims progress by john bunyan greatest books ever written. This rendering of the book, with its beautiful illustrations, and fine paper is exceptional.
It is second only to the bible in popularity in england. It turns out that this edition is not the complete pilgrims progress, but the editor took it upon himself or herself to remove anything resembling a sermon. The pilgrim s progress from this world, to that which is to come is a 1678 christian allegory written by john bunyan. It has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. To which is added a life of bunyan, by himself or, grace abounding to the chief of sinners. Using my resources to look into your inquiry, i was able to find comparable sales that give your 1890 book.
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