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iansmith Member
Joined: 2006/3/22 Posts: 963 Wheaton, IL
| Must Read: John Bunyan - Pilgrim's Progress | | I found a copy of Pilgrim's progress for 42 cents at a used book store. Even though it smells a little funny, the book has been an amazing wealth of encouragement.
Even though it was written more than three hundred years ago, it's a very easy read! It's really enjoyable... and one thing I noticed, even in the form of a narrative, it has more biblical lessons than most theology and teaching books!
After reading the first couple chapters I was wondering how it could keep going for so long, since it feels like it reaches a climax every chapter, but the next chapter is even better every time!
Everyone should definitely read this book!
I don't know if you'll be able to find it for 42 cents like I did, but you can read it for free here: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/bunyan/pilgrim.html _________________ Ian Smith
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2007/1/30 16:00 | Profile |
ccchhhrrriiisss Member
Joined: 2003/11/23 Posts: 4779
| Re: Must Read: John Bunyan - Pilgrim's Progress | | Hi iansmith...
I was "forced" to read [i]Pilgrim's Progress[/i] in a public High School shortly after meeting Christ. I had never heard of the book and was afraid that it would be less than favorable about the Lord. However, I was brought to tears by the passages written by John Bunyan. It is certainly a classic and should be read by as many believers as possible!
My girlfriend (originally from Mexico) had difficulty reading the old English, so I was able to purchase a copy in modern English. She treasures the book!
:-) _________________ Christopher
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2007/1/30 17:20 | Profile |
vico Member
Joined: 2005/5/25 Posts: 258
| Re: Must Read: John Bunyan - Pilgrim's Progress | | besides the Bible, Pilgrim's Progress is probably the best book i've ever read!
i've read it many times over the past few years. the firs time i remember reading it was when i was six or seven. we owned a simplified version for children, it didn't leave anything out and a young child could understand it. I think A Beka books published it. since then i've read the complete unabridged version (it's kinda like reading the KJV ;-) )
but yeah, it's excellent, there are no unnecessary words, in everything written there is something to learn, a truth revealed.
I've even listened to it dramatized on audio (maybe this site has it)!
for those who haven't read it yet, i would definitely recommend it!
Bless God!
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2007/1/30 17:31 | Profile |
Goldminer Member
Joined: 2006/11/7 Posts: 1178 Alabama
| Re: Pilgrim's Progress | | I would have to go along with the others on my love of this book. An excellent read.
If you like this book you might like another wonderful allegory called " Hind's Feet on High Places" by Hannah Hurnard. I have read it about a dozen times.
Blessings my friends _________________ KLC
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2007/1/30 21:35 | Profile |
iansmith Member
Joined: 2006/3/22 Posts: 963 Wheaton, IL
| Re: | | I'd be interested to here the dramatized version, anyone know where to get it? _________________ Ian Smith
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2007/1/31 11:08 | Profile |
vico Member
Joined: 2005/5/25 Posts: 258
| Re: | | a friend of mine is going to give it to me on MP3 maybe i could get it to you somehow! |
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2007/1/31 12:07 | Profile |
roaringlamb Member
Joined: 2003/6/11 Posts: 1519 Santa Cruz California
| Re: | | Quote:
I'd be interested to here the dramatized version, anyone know where to get it?
Here ya go [url=http://www.sermonaudio.com/source_prodinfo.asp?PID=le121043219]Dramatized Pilgrim's Progress[/url] _________________ patrick heaviside
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2007/1/31 12:21 | Profile |
iansmith Member
Joined: 2006/3/22 Posts: 963 Wheaton, IL
| Re: | | Eep! $29.99! I guess I should have expected as much. I found some free audio versions floating around, although not dramatized. I haven't had a chance to listen to any of them yet though. _________________ Ian Smith
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2007/1/31 14:04 | Profile |
| Re: | | We picked up both Pt. 1 and 2 at Hope Christian Fellowship in Loveland, CO a couple years ago. I know that pt. 2 was done by Jim Pappas. You might check with Phil Lapp and see if he can direct you to their tape ministry (they accept donations). Phil Lapp, Phone: 970-567-3032; Email: [email protected].
I've also seen another ministry offer these cassette tapes on a donation basis...so I know there are some places that you can get them at a slightly better price. ;-)
I also want to highly recommend The Holy War. I think I almost liked it better than Pilgrim's Progress...almost. :-) |
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2007/1/31 16:07 | |
Provost Member
Joined: 2006/12/28 Posts: 117
| Re: | | I just wanna throw in "I love this book!" I think this book will be a life time read |
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2007/1/31 17:32 | Profile |