John Bunyan

John Bunyan was a 17th-century English writer and preacher, best known for his enduring allegorical work, "The Pilgrim's Progress." Born in 1628 in Bedfordshire, England, Bunyan's early life was marked by hardship and spiritual struggle. After a tumultuous youth filled with rebellion, he experienced a profound religious conversion that led him to become a prominent figure in the Nonconformist movement. His faith and personal experiences deeply influenced his writing, allowing him to craft narratives that resonate with themes of redemption, perseverance, and the human condition.

Bunyan's literary legacy extends beyond "The Pilgrim's Progress," which has been translated into numerous languages and remains one of the most published books in the English language. His works often reflect his own trials, including a lengthy imprisonment for preaching without a license. As you delve into Bunyan's writings in this app, you'll discover not only the rich allegorical worlds he created but also the profound insights into faith and morality that continue to inspire readers today. Enjoy exploring the depth of his work!

The Pilgrim's Progress

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Translated into over 100 languages, The Pilgrim's Progress is one of the most famous classics of literature. It is an allegorical novel, des…

The Pilgrim's Progress (version 3 Dramatic Reading)

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Probably the most famous allegory ever written of the Christian life, The Pilgrim's Progress follows the journey of Christian from his first…

Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners

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Grace Abounding is the spiritual autobiography of John Bunyan, who also penned Pilgrim’s Progress, perhaps one of the most significant piece…

The Pilgrim's Progress (version 2)

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The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan and originally published in F…

The Holy War

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The Holy War is perhaps John Bunyan's second most popular work, after The Pilgrim's Progress. It tells the story of a fierce battle to take …

Miscellaneous Pieces

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John Bunyan (November 28, 1628 – August 31, 1688), a Christian writer and preacher, was born at Harrowden (one mile south-east of Bedford), …

A Holy Life the Beauty of Christianity

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Written in the late 1600s by John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim's Progress, this treatise exhorts Christians to holy living. Bunyan takes as…

El Peregrino - Viaje de Cristiano a la Ciudad Celestial, bajo el símil de un sueño

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El Peregrino - Viaje de Cristiano a la Ciudad Celestial, bajo el símil de un sueño fue escrita en dos partes, mientras su auto…

Pélerinage d'un nommé Chrétien, Le : écrit sous l'allégorie d'un songe

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« Le pélerinage d'un nommé Chrétien » est un roman allégorique de John Bunyan, publié en 1678…

To Be a Pilgrim

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From John Bunyan's classic, The Pilgrim's Progress, we find the poem To Be a Pilgrim, an inspiring reminder of who we are in Christ. This wa…

The Heavenly Footman

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A description of the man that gets to heaven: with directions how to run so as to obtain - Summary by John Bunyan

The Life and Death of Mr. Badman

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Seventeenth-century Puritan theologian John Bunyan wrote The Life and Death of Mr. Badman as a companion piece to The Pilgrim’s Progress, th…

A Treatise of the Fear of God

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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” and “a fountain of life”—the foundation on which all wisdom rests, as well as the source …

A Discourse on Prayer

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I will pray with the Spirit, and I will pray with the Understanding also: or a discourse touching prayer from 1 Corinthians 14:15. Wherein i…