Classics
Pilgrim's Progress
by John Bunyan
Synopsis
Written from a prison cell in 1678, John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress has never been out of print and has been translated into over 200 languages. The story follows a man named Christian who flees the City of Destruction with a great burden on his back, seeking the Celestial City. Along the way he passes through the Slough of Despond, Vanity Fair, Doubting Castle, and the Valley of the Shadow of Death, encountering characters like Faithful, Hopeful, Giant Despair, and Apollyon. Every scene is a vivid picture of real spiritual experience — temptation, doubt, backsliding, perseverance, and ultimate triumph. Bunyan wrote from his own deep experience of both suffering and grace, and the result is an allegory that has shaped Christian imagination for nearly 350 years.
Who Should Read This?
Every Christian, period. This is one of the most important works of English literature and one of the most accessible introductions to the realities of the Christian walk. Younger readers and new believers will be captivated by the adventure, while experienced believers will recognize their own journey on every page. An excellent family read-aloud.