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John
Bunyan (1628-1688) was an English preacher and writer. While imprisoned
for preaching the Gospel without receiving permission from the Established
Church, he wrote The Pilgrim's Progress.
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John Bunyan. Author
and preacher.
John Bunyan. English
author and preacher.
John Bunyan. English
religious writer.
Life of John Bunyan. Short
biography.
John Bunyan. Short
biography.
John Bunyan, 1628-1688. Short
biography.
John Bunyan: Dreamer and Writer. Short
biography.
John Bunyan's Conversion.
Conversion of John Bunyan. Another
account.
The Pilgrim's Progress: A Review.
Gravestone of John Bunyan. Bunhill Fields, London,
England.
Mary Bunyan (c.1625-1656?): First
wife of John Bunyan, they were married in 1647. Raised by godly
parents, she was an important influence in his conversion to
Christ. They had four children, two sons (John and Thomas) and
two daughters (Mary and Elizabeth). Mary, born in 1650 was their
eldest child and blind.
Elizabeth Bunyan (c.1630-1691?): Second
wife of John Bunyan. They were married in 1659, shortly before
he was arrested and imprisoned, leaving her to care for his four
children by his first wife. During this time he wrote The
Pilgrim's Progress. She traveled to London on several occasions
to petition for her husband's release. They had two children,
Sarah and Joseph.
Recommended Book:
Travel with John Bunyan: Exploring the world of John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrims Progress
by John Pestell. England: Day One Publications,
©2002. ISBN 1903087120. Biography and travel guide. 128
pages.
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Recommended DVD:
John Bunyan: Journey of a Pilgrim. This documentary narrated by John Pestell,
presents a fascinating look at the life of the man who wrote The Pilgrim's Progress.
Worcester, PA: Distributed by Gateway Films/Vision Video, 2006.
DVD. 42 minutes.
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More Sources of Information:
John
Bunyan. Short biography.
Writings:
Grace
Abounding to the Chief of Sinners. Bunyan's spiritual
autobiography.
The
Pilgrim's Progress. |
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