The Life Of John Bunyan

By Edmund Venables and John Parker Anderson

Book Overview

The Life of John Bunyan is a biography written by Edmund Venables that chronicles the life of the famous English writer and preacher, John Bunyan. The book provides a detailed account of Bunyan's life, from his humble beginnings as a poor tinker's son to his rise as a prominent figure in the Puritan movement. Venables explores the various stages of Bunyan's life, including his conversion to Christianity, his imprisonment for preaching without a license, and his eventual release and return to preaching. The book also delves into Bunyan's literary works, particularly his famous allegory, The Pilgrim's Progress, which is considered one of the greatest works of English literature. Venables provides insight into the inspiration behind Bunyan's writing and the impact it had on English literature and religious thought. The Life of John Bunyan is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life and legacy of one of England's most celebrated writers and preachers.The Pilgrim, having now floundered through the Slough of Despond, passed through the Wicket Gate, climbed the Hill Difficulty, and got safe by the Lions, entered the Palace Beautiful, and was ""had in to the family."" In plain words, Bunyan united himself to the little Christian brotherhood at Bedford, of which the former loose- living royalist major, Mr. Gifford, was the pastor, and was formally admitted into their society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419169637
• ISBN13: 9781419169632
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.2"