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Originally written at a jail cell desk in 1675, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress quickly grew in popularity second only to the Bible itself, and it has seen countless editions and printings over the years. Gary Schmidt has now recaptured this story of everyman's quest for life in contemporary language for a new generation of readers. This volume offers a superb original retelling of Bunyan's beloved classic, masterfully illustrated with fifty dramatic watercolors by Barry Moser. Here again is the tale of Christian's spiritual journey from the City of Destruction to the Heavenly Palaces, including the pitfalls and graces that threaten and fortify his epic pilgrimage. Matching Bunyan's flare for storytelling and vivid imagery, Gary Schmidt's new narrative also echoes the best of writers like Dante, Sir Thomas Browne, E. M. Forster, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. Barry Moser's illustrations bring Bunyan's unforgettable characters and landscapes to life in fresh ways. While Christian himself is interpreted as a contemporary figure, Moser portrays the story's characters within different historical eras, powerfully enhancing their symbolic meanings for today's readers while also showing their common tie to humankind throughout the ages. Even after three centuries, this odyssey of faith and human perseverance still appeals to a wide audience. This new retelling of Pilgrim's Progress will stand repeated readings as it speaks to the experiences and stirs the imaginations of both young and old.
AuthorBunyan, John; Schmidt, Gary D.
Year Published2008
Category: Bible Study
AuthorTaylor, C.C.
Category: Bible Study
AuthorYancey, Philip
Year Published2007
Category: Bible Study
AuthorStanley, Charles
Category: Biography
AuthorCurry, Dayna and Heather Mercer
Category: Biography
John Calvin was known for his brilliant mind, intense personality, and devotion to God. He influenced religion and theology, politics and education. But he was also a real person with a real life. Drawing from dozens of books, biographies, and other sources, novelist and long-time journalist Chris Meehan brings the human side of John Calvin to light in a biography that offers a fresh and personal look at the intriguing life and legacy of a great reformer.
AuthorMeehan, Christopher
Year Published2009
Category: Children
AuthorBig Idea Productions
Series Name321 Penguins
Category: Children
AuthorJander, Martha Streufert
Category: Children
AuthorBig Idea Productions
Year Published2010
Series NameVeggieTales