Description:
The most readable version of Pilgrim’s Progress available!
Reading The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan can be a bit challenging even for the best of readers. Not so with this new, easy-to-read version that translates the original archaic language into simple conversational English allowing readers of all ages to easily navigate the most popular Christian allegory of all time.
The story chronicles the epic adventure of a man named Christian who leaves his home in the City of Destruction and begins a life-long quest to the Celestial City. Set against the backdrop of a hazardous journey, this powerful drama unfolds as Christian’s adventures lead him into fascinating lands and encounters with interesting people who either help or hinder his progress along a narrow way. With a gallery of memorable characters and visits to colorful places, Bunyan’s allegorical narrative describes one man’s extraordinary adventure on his journey to faith.
Without losing any faithfulness to the original text, now you can read Bunyan’s timeless classic and reimagine this famous quest that has challenged and encouraged believers for centuries.
The book includes the original Bible references and a Bible study guide is available separately for individual and small group use.
《天路历程》易读版
更容易阅读、更容易理解的经典版本
约翰·班扬（John Bunyan）的《天路历程（The Pilgrim’s Progress）》是基督教文学中最著名的寓言作品之一，但原著较古老的英文对于现代读者来说可能不容易阅读。这个全新的易读版本将原著中的古老英语改写成简单、自然的现代英文，让不同年龄的读者都能更轻松地进入这部经典作品，同时忠实保留原著的内容与信仰信息。
故事讲述主人公 **Christian（基督徒）**离开“毁灭之城（City of Destruction）”，踏上一生前往“天城（Celestial City）”的旅程。
这条路充满危险与挑战。Christian 会经过许多不同的地方，遇见形形色色的人物——有些人帮助他继续走在窄路上，有些人则试图拦阻、诱惑或使他偏离方向。透过这些生动的人物和经历，班扬以寓言的方式描绘出一个人走上信仰之路并不断成长、坚持到底的属灵旅程。
这个版本在不失去原著精神与内容的前提下，让现代读者能够更容易理解这部几个世纪以来不断挑战、鼓励基督徒的经典作品。
书中同时保留原著所引用的圣经经文出处，并另有配套的**圣经学习指南（Bible Study Guide）**可供购买，适合个人阅读、家庭学习或小组讨论使用。
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is the book unabridged?
Yes. The most important consideration was to convert the original, archaic language into simple conversational English without losing any faithfulness to Bunyan’s text. When compared to the original version, you will find no key element missing. What you will find is sentence construction and certain interpretations of character reactions modified or enhanced to produce a more contemporary style of expression without sacrificing the intrinsic message. Also, instead of using the antiquated term “stages” to separate book sections, you will find chapter headings and subdivisions.
Does this book include Part 1 and Part 2?
This book only includes Part 1 of The Pilgrim’s Progress which chronicles the journey of Christian to the Celestial City. Part 2 chronicles the journey of his wife and children and is not included in this book.
What age group is the book for?
The book is appropriate for all readers 12 and up and is a favorite of renowned authors such as Charles Spurgeon, C.S. Lewis, John Newton, George Whitefield, and many others.
Is there a Bible study?
Yes. The Pilgrim’s Progress Study Guide, available separately, will guide you through Bunyan’s masterful use of metaphors to a better understanding of key concepts of the book, supporting Bible passages, and the relevance to our world today. Each study question is ideal for group discussion and answers to each question are available online.
Can I use other book versions with the study?
No. Although, there are many versions of this Bunyan classic, this version is the only book made specifically for this study. Each chapter, sub section, and study question of both the book and study guide are designed to be used with each other. Other book versions will feel drastically different and not match up with the study questions and format of this study.