Title: The Pilgrims Progress
Author: John Bunyin
Pub: Ward, Lock & Co.
ISBN: N/A

Review:
The story of John Bunyin is one that could well be lived out even today. A man who at first was not set right with God. But as the Spirit should lead him to a chance encounter with two very Godly women discussing the Bible, he finds his life completely changed.

As part of his renewed life and purpose, he takes to sharing his faith with others. At first he does so through open air ministry. Then later as requested to speak at Churches. Though in time those who value their positions of authority within the Church, they placed him prison.

This is when and where he pens the wonderful story of The Pilgrims Progress. We join a sad soul as he Journeys towards the glorious reward for those who trust in God. We share in both his joys and hardships. As his choices reflect the way his journey can stay true or go astray from his goal.

I enjoyed this as it used good solid theology. Was written at a time when the English language was very poetic in meter and sound. And proved a very real mirror of the World. Both as it was then and as it is in this Post Modern World we live in.

If I were to find one failing, it would be the very end. We are introduced to the person known as Faithful. Who tragically is martyred for his Faith. We are assured he has gone ahead of Christian the Pilgrim. To his heavenly rest. My though on this is that I would have enjoyed it if Faithful was there to meet Christian when he entered into God's Celestial Kingdom. But perhaps that is just me that sees this as somewhat a lacking aspect of the books ending.

M J Flack