The Pilgrim's Progress for the 21st Century: A Modern Adaptation of the John Bunyan Classic

The Pilgrim's Progress for the 21st Century: A Modern Adaptation of the John Bunyan Classic

The most readable and relatable version of The Pilgrim’s Progress available. Version 2 now available with fresher dialogue and new chapter titles. John Bunyan’s best-selling allegory can overwhelm today’s pilgrim. This modern adaptation with its clear, conversational English will engage adventurous readers of all ages. If Bunyan was writing now, this would be it! Transported to the 21st century, Christian Pilgrim drives an SUV toward Celestial City with his wife and teenage children, staying in B&Bs and eating in diners—while striving to become the men and women God intends them to be. Join the Pilgrims in their quest to learn the power and wisdom of God. Discover unforeseen temptations and familiar sins. Meet unsuspected enemies and unexpected allies. Battle enticements and confrontations Bunyan could not have imagined. Lovers of the original will experience a new perspective on this classic journey. New readers will embrace the adventure that has challenged Christian travelers for 350 years. This version includes over five hundred scripture references and a free study guide for individuals or groups. This brilliantly updated version of John Bunyan's beloved classic will resonate with modern-day readers. As fresh as today's headlines! — Kristine L., Reedsy The Pilgrim's Progress for the 21st Century is a compelling read an excellent resource for individuals, families, or smaller group studies. — Dr. Matt Carter, Founding Pastor, Austin Stone Community Church; VP Mobilizaition, Send Network The Pilgrim's Progress Through the 21st Century has something to challenge and encourage just about everyone. Gaining this larger perspective is a freeing and refreshing experience for the soul! - Dr. Bob McNabb, author, Spiritual Multiplication in the Real World Brilliant! David Harakal re-tells one of the most famous stories in history, but in a 21st-century context. The result? Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress lives again! — Joey Shaw, activist, author, & poet The Pilgrim's Progress for the 21st Century In this present-day rendition of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress , Christian Pilgrim drives a high-end SUV with his wife and three teenaged children toward Celestial City and the promise of relief from the burden of their sins. They stay in B&Bs and inns, eat in diners and cafés as they confront the same sins that plagued Bunyan's characters yet with expressions sometimes unimaginable 350 years ago. The Pilgrim's Progress for the 21st Century will resonate with the modern reader as the original has for centuries. This adaptation is the first to update context and language while preserving the characters, form and flow of Bunyan's best-selling allegory. Students of the classic text and those intimidated by it will relate to Christian and his family as they struggle to be the men and women God intended them to be.