The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English (Pure Gold Classics) review:3 stars (Pilgrims Progress is a Classic) - You can't go wrong with Pilgrims Progress, but this version leaves a little to be desired. The text is printed in a tiny font, numerous biblical references are added - which I don't recall from my first reading of PP years ago. That this version is called "Modern English" is a bit of a stretch - may have been modern a hundred years ago.5 stars (Extremely well written.) - Usually when someone attempts to re-invent the wheel it results in confusion and an ineffective product, never coming close to the original concept. That is not the case with Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English. The same devotion and effort it took to compose the original is evident in this masterful reproduction, NOTHING is lost in the translation.5 stars (The Best-known Allegory of Every Christian's Life Journey) - The Pilgrim's Progress is one of my favorite books and was originally written by a 17th century Puritan, John Bunyan, from his cell prison in a trying time of persecution. Rich in solid Biblical theology, it is the best-known and well-loved allegory of every Christian's life journey. It tells the story of a pilgrim named Christian as he walked a journey from the City of Destruction (where he lived before his conversion) to the Celestial City (an allegory of heaven), sharing with us the many challenges and obstacles he faced along the way. However, it also shares of the wonderful, joyful experiences and comfort Christian encountered in his long treacherous journey. As a believer, reading this book reminded me that I, too, am walking in a similar spiritual journey as Christian did.
There are so many experiences Christian faced that I can relate with. For example, in the beginning we see how the pilgrim carried a heavy burden on his back and met a man named Evangelist. Evangelist shared with him about the only One who can lift off his burden. This allegory teaches us the Biblical truth that we, too, have carried an overwhelming burden (the corruption and guilt of our sin) that we cannot relieve ourselves from by our own strength, but rather one that can only be lifted off by none other than the Savior Himself. When Christian passed through the Valley of Humiliation, I'm reminded of a time when God graciously used an experience to humble me and draw me closer to Him. I'm also encouraged remembering and learning how God has often comforted me during trials, rescued and pulled me out of the Swamp of Despondence (as He did with Christian in the story).
But most important of all, this book reminds me of the Biblical promise that whatever deep valleys I may be in, whatever swamps I may have fallen into, whatever rough roads I may tread, or whichever steep hills I may be climbing in my own life journey, God is indeed faithful in keeping and persevering all of His elect till they arrive at their final destination: the Celestial City -- that glorious, everlasting City (so different than one I've travelled from) "built not by the hands of man." Every other Christian can learn and be encouraged from sound Biblical doctrines taught through the pilgrim story.
This particular edition is written in a more modern English, yet strives to remain faithful in Biblical teaching to the original classic while providing greater understanding to the modern reader. It's especially helpful since it clarifies historical references, bridges the time gap and language barrier. It also provides footnotes and additional Scripture references to enhance one's personal study.
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