Works about John Bunyan |
Acacia John Bunyan Online Library
Pilgrim's Page -- from Mt. Zion Online
John Bunyan -- from The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge
Works by John Bunyan |
Description: Grace Abounding To the Chief of Sinners is
John Bunyan's spiritual autobiography. In it he tells of
his conversion and struggle with faith. He wrote it while he was
imprisoned for preaching without a license. His main issue was a kind
of "spiritual obsessive compulsive disorder" as one reviewer puts it.
Bunyan was constantly concerned about the state of his salvation and
whether God deemed him worthy enough for eternal life. This story
communicates the author's anguish over his sin, his confession, and the
life-changing impact of God's saving grace. Bunyan's spiritual
struggles will remind readers that even the great minds of faith had
issues with belief, and his personal testimony will encourage anyone who
is doubting the status of their salvation.
Abby Zwart
CCEL
Staff Writer
Description: While John Bunyan is most
famously known for writing Pilgrim's Progress, his works
of Christian literature extend well beyond just one novel. Indeed,
Bunyan was a prolific writer and preacher, authoring over fifty books
and tracts during his lifetime. Like Pilgrim's Progress, The
Holy
War
is
an allegorical novel which depicts fictional people and events to
illustrate the Christian's spiritual journey. The Holy War is the
story
of "Mansoul" a perfect town built for the glory of its benevolent
creator and leader, King Shaddai. After being deceived by the wicked
ruler Diabolus, the town rejects the rule of King Shaddai and falls deep
into the mires of sin and despair. As battles rage against good and
evil, the redemption of Mansoul is only possible through the victory of
Shaddai's son, Prince Emmanuel. Bunyan's allegory is full of clever
characters and captivating drama. This important Christian classic is
both educational and entertaining, so it is a great book for leisure
reading or Bible study.
Emmalon Davis
CCEL Staff Writer
Life and Death of Mr Badman -- from Project Gutenberg
Description: In this companion to his great allegory, The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan gives his readers a dialogue between two characters, Mr. Wiseman and Mr. Attentive, who discuss the life of a new deceased "Mr. Badman." This powerful dialogue revolves around sin and redemption, waking readers up to the actions and consequences of the unrepentant sinner. For those who loved The Pilgrim's Progress, Bunyan's The Life and Death of Mr. Badman will provide a fresh and compelling look at the nature of sin.
Luke Getz
CCEL Staff Writer
Miscellaneous Pieces -- from Project Gutenberg
Description:
Pilgrim's Progress is a great work of Christian literature. Originally composed
in the 17th century, this spiritual allegory has entertained and delighted
innumerous readers for over 300 years. Part I tells of "Christian" and his
journey to "Celestial City;" Part II tells of the journey of Christian's wife
Christiana and their children to Celestial City. The two parts work together as
a unified whole, which describes and depicts the believer's life and struggles.
Indeed, given the easy style of the book, readers of all ages can understand
the spiritual significance of the depictions in the story. However, Pilgrim's
Progress does not simply instruct readers with spiritual allegories; it
entertains them as well, through Bunyan's creative story telling. Enjoyable and
spiritually instructive, Pilgrim's Progress is highly recommended.
Tim Perrine
CCEL Staff Writer
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