John Bunyan

Ylenpalttinen armo syntisistä suurimmalle. Tätä kirjaa on verrattu kirkkoisä Augustinuksen teokseen Tunnustuksia ja Tuomas Kempiläisen teokseen Kristuksen seuraamisesta. Kirjan sanoma on hyvin henkilökohtainen ja luotaa kirioittajansa Jumala-suhdetta elävästi ja koskettavasti.

Now available together in a single volume, these two classics were written by seventeenth-century England's most famous prisoner of conscience, Baptist John Bunyan (1628-1688). Imprisoned for twelve years for his preaching, he wrote first a dramatic allegory of Christian life and followed it with the compelling story of his own conversion. Both have been beloved by generations of spiritual seekers and still speak powerfully to modern readers. Pilgrim's Progress recounts the perilous journey of Christian from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, and in its second part, follows the journey of his wife, Christiana. Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners is Bunyan's fervent memoir of his own spiritual regeneration. Both works are enduring masterpieces of English prose, uniting the simple power of Biblical language with the vivid bluntness of untutored speech.

Once the most deeply cherished book in English-speaking households other than the Bible itself, John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress is the allegorical tale of Christian the pilgrim on his journey to the Celestial City. Along the way, Christian encounters both worthy companions and dreadful adversaries. Although The Pilgrim's Progress was written more than three hundred years ago, this stirring spiritual narrative still bears the power to challenge and encourage readers on their own spiritual journeys. Hendrickson Christian Classics is planned to include all the timeless books that generations of believers have treasured. Each volume in the series is freshly retypeset, while thoughtful new prefaces explore their spiritual and historical contexts. For contemporary readers, here is an essential library of Christian wisdom through the ages.

This enormously influential 17th century classic is universally known for its simplicity, vigour and beauty of language and has become one of the most widely read books in English.

Through this powerful allegory, Bunyan shows you how to build up your defenses and prepare for war. With Christ the Conqueror on your side, you have nothing to fear!