The Pilgrim's Progress An Unabridged Journey in Today's English: Book 2 Christiana's Journey (Christian Classics for Today's Pilgrim)

The Pilgrim's Progress An Unabridged Journey in Today's English: Book 2 Christiana's Journey (Christian Classics for Today's Pilgrim)

Join the Pilgrims for Part 2 of one of the most powerful allegories ever written—the timeless journey from despair to salvation. Join the Pilgrims for this unabridged 1684 edition of John Bunyan's sequel to the original Pilgrim's Progress, documenting the journey of Christian's wife and children to the Celestial City. For nearly 350 years, John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress has been a touchstone of Christian literature, a timeless allegory second only to the Bible in its influence on the English-speaking world. Yet for many modern readers, its original 17th-century language can be a barrier to its profound spiritual insights. This unabridged 1684 edition of Book 2 of Bunyan's two-part allegory, bridges that gap with a faithful and thoughtful translation into contemporary English. Author J.B. Cyprus brings Bunyan's classic to life for a new generation, making more accessible than ever the journey of Christian's wife Christiana and their four boys along with her dear companion Mercy as they journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Follow the pilgrims as they follow in the path of Christian over the Slough of Despond, and encounter new battles an dangers with their friend and champion Great-heart at their side. The adventure of confronting giants like Grim and Maul is all here, as is the depth, urgency, and theological richness of the original while offering the clarity of modern language. Perfect for individual study, small groups, and ministry outreach, this volume is the second in the Christian Classics in Everyday English series. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the challenges and triumphs of the Christian faith and the path of discipleship. Rediscover the adventure, peril, and glorious hope of this second part of one of the most powerful allegories ever written, the timeless journey from despair to salvation. Example of Bunyan's Original: CHRIST. Well, Mercy, said Christiana, cast in thy lot with me; I well know what will be the end of our pilgrimage. My husband is where he would not but be for all the gold in the Spanish mines. Nor shalt thou be rejected, though thou goest but upon my invitation. The King who hath sent for me and my children is one that delighteth in mercy. Besides, if thou wilt, I will hire thee, and thou shalt go along with me as my servant; yet we will have all things in common betwixt thee and me; only, go along with me. MERCY. But how shall I be ascertained that I also shall be entertained? Had I this hope but from one that can tell, I would make no stick at all, but would go, being helped by him that can help, though the way was never so tedious. Example of the updated version: "Well, Mercy," said Christiana, "come and join me. I already know how the journey will end. My husband is now in a place he would not leave for all the gold in the world. And you will not be rejected, even though you come only at my invitation. The King who has sent for me and my children is one who delights in mercy. If you like, I will even hire you and you can travel with us as my servant, though we will share everything we have in common. Only, come with me." "But how can I be sure that I will also be welcomed?" Mercy asked. "If I only had that hope from someone who knows for certain, I would not hesitate at all. I would go, with the help of Him who is able, no matter how difficult the journey."