The Pilgrim's Progress

By John Bunyan, John Wesley, Juan Bunyan, et al.

Book Overview

The Pilgrim's Progress (1678) by John Bunyan is a Christian allegory that tells the spiritual journey of a man named Christian. Burdened by the weight of sin, he leaves his hometown, the "City of Destruction," to travel toward the "Celestial City," which represents heaven. Along the way, he faces trials, temptations, and obstacles-such as the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair, and the Valley of the Shadow of Death-while also meeting allies like Faithful and Hopeful. Each episode symbolizes moral and spiritual struggles that believers face. The book emphasizes faith, perseverance, and salvation, showing the difficulties and rewards of a true Christian life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FS9V9CY6
• ISBN13: 9798897187232
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Lushena Books
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Second best selling book of all time

A similitude of being saved as a Christian and the temptations distractions and battles while on the straight and narrow path. Written in the English of the time likened to the King James Bible. If you like Narnia or the Hobbit you'll love this classic.

Pretty much THE classic work on the Christian life

This is a brilliant work on the Christian life. Historically, it has been the second-best-selling book of ALL TIME, right after the Bible itself. I'd say its status is well-deserved; it is pretty much THE classic work on the Christian life. As fiction, this work is thoroughly engrossing. While many books will not "age" well, this classic is timeless. It has truly stood the test of time. It is very fun to read, and the old English is not hard to get past. This is great theology too. It belongs on the bookshelf of every Christian.

Practical heart searching Christianity.

Pilgrim's Progress has been accepted by the world as a classic piece of literature. However, just as Handel's Messiah is recognised as a magnificent work without people really appreciating the message it brings so Pilgrim's Progress can suffer from its own fame. Here we have the stories of believers moving towards heaven. They have ups and downs. They suffer pain and experience pleasure. All the time the christian reader is being led forward into experimental practical christian avenues. Despair, doubt, backsliding, the temptations of the world, helps from above and support from others on the Way all make this work so vital and relevant. Both parts, Christian's journey and Christiana's are wonderful in their own ways. For the past four years I have preferred the second part. Read it every year at least once. If you must read only one other book next to your Bible let it be this one, (Or Thomas Watson on All things for Good) but do read it all. A classic that is beyond review.