Slough of Despond
After Pliable left Christian to “tumble in the Slough of Despond alone” he was lifted out by one named “Help.” … Continue reading Slough of Despond
Tag: Pilgrim’s Progress
Pliable Professor
Chr. Come Neighbor Pliable, how do you do? I am glad you are persuaded to go along with me: Had … Continue reading Pliable Professor
An Adiaphoran Bore
“The neighbors also came out to see him run; and as he ran, some mocked, others threatened; and some cried … Continue reading An Adiaphoran Bore
Come Meet the Mountain
“O my dear wife,” said he, “and you, the children of my bowels, I, your dear friend, am in myself … Continue reading Come Meet the Mountain
Evangelist
He answered, Sir, I perceive, by the book in my hand, that I am condemned to die, and after that … Continue reading Evangelist
Chef Bunyan’s Delicacies
In his commentary on the Pilgrim’s Progress, Barry E. Horner writes: “…the assessment of The Pilgrim’s Progress for the future … Continue reading Chef Bunyan’s Delicacies
Calvinism Painted in Exquisitely Delightful Colours
Some information I acquired regarding Bunyan’s book-book (mostly from Barry E. Horner’s Pilgrim’s Progress: Themes and Issues and his Pilgrim’s … Continue reading Calvinism Painted in Exquisitely Delightful Colours
As I walked through the wilderness of this world
John Bunyan begins his book with the following (specifically the well-known line, “As I walked through the wilderness of this … Continue reading As I walked through the wilderness of this world
Swift quote on Pilgrim’s Progress
A quote from Jonathan Swift: “Some gentlemen abounding in their university erudition, are apt to fill their sermons with philosophical … Continue reading Swift quote on Pilgrim’s Progress
Bunyan’s Book-Book
John Bunyan (1628-1688) was born near Bedford at Elstow, England. His Pilgrim’s Progress is considered to be one of the … Continue reading Bunyan’s Book-Book
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