The Pilgrim's Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress Audiobook By John Bunyan, Alan Vermilye cover art

The Pilgrim's Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress

The Pilgrim's Progress Series, Book 1

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The Pilgrim's Progress: A Readable Modern-Day Version of John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress

By: John Bunyan, Alan Vermilye
Narrated by: Alan Vermilye
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The most accessible version of Pilgrim’s Progress available!

Listening to The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan can be a bit challenging. Not so with this new version that translates the original archaic language into simple, conversational English, allowing listeners of all ages to easily navigate the most popular Christian allegory of all time.

The story chronicles the epic adventure of a man named Christian who leaves his home in the City of Destruction and begins a life-long quest to the Celestial City. Set against the backdrop of a hazardous journey, this powerful drama unfolds as Christian’s adventures lead him into fascinating lands and encounters with interesting people who either help or hinder his progress along a narrow way. With a gallery of memorable characters and visits to colorful places, Bunyan’s allegorical narrative describes one man's extraordinary adventure on his journey to faith.

Without losing any faithfulness to the original text, now you can listen to Bunyan’s timeless classic and reimagine this famous quest that has challenged and encouraged believers for centuries.

The audiobook includes the original Bible references and a Bible study guide is available separately for individual and small group use.

Frequently asked questions:

Is the book unabridged?

Yes. The most important consideration was to convert the original, archaic language into simple conversational English without losing any faithfulness to Bunyan’s text. When compared to the original version, you will find no key element missing. What you will find is sentence construction and certain interpretations of character reactions modified or enhanced to produce a more contemporary style of expression without sacrificing the intrinsic message. Also, instead of using the antiquated term “stages” to separate book sections, you will find chapter headings and subdivisions.

Does this book include part one and part two?

This book only includes part one, which chronicles the journey of Christian to the Celestial City. Part two chronicles the journey of his wife and children.

What age group is the book for?

The book is appropriate for all readers 12 and up and is a favorite of renowned authors such as Charles Spurgeon, C.S. Lewis, John Newton, George Whitefield, and many others.

Is there a Bible study?

Yes. The Pilgrim’s Progress Study Guide, available separately, will guide you through Bunyan’s masterful use of metaphors to a better understanding of key concepts of the book, supporting Bible passages, and the relevance to our world today. Each study question is ideal for group discussion and answers to each question are available online.

Can I use other book versions with the study?

No. Although, there are many versions of this Bunyan classic, this version is the only book made specifically for this study. Each chapter, sub section, and study question of both the book and study guide are designed to be used with each other. Other book versions will feel drastically different and not match up with the study questions and format of this study.

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The first time I read this story, I read the original. It can be hard to understand. I've read several different versions and this maybe my favorite. Alan sincerely stayed true to the original text. Well done. =)

Easier to understand, as Alan claims

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This was an amazing version of the Pilgrim’s Progress that truly brought it to life! I highly recommend this update of a classic.

Brought to life!

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I am thankful this book was made and recommended to me. May it being others closer to Christ, save souls, and glorify God.

Incredible

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A beautiful book for everyone to read it brought so much perspective to the Christian struggles. I want to read the physical book which I bought too. I could listen to this book daily.

Beautiful story told

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I can relate to many journeys. Great read, especially for a Christian on their journey.

Wow

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So easy to understand for kids & adults alike. A beautiful picture of the Christian faith.

Beautiful theology

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We really enjoyed it thanks! We used it in conjunction with Dr. Derek Thomas study from Ligoner Ministries.

Well done and engaging for kids and adults

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This version of the book was much easier to understand and follow than the original due to the change in language over time.

The book was narrated very well and was enjoyable to listen to.

Only downside is that it does not include the scriptures in the text but I think for an audiobook this is probably better as you can listen to the story without confusion... would get one with the scriptures as a hard copy.

HEART OPENING

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I have heard of this book for some time now. Was waiting to pull the trigger on purchasing because I knew it would be a task to interpret old English, which is half the battle in reading older material. The other being comprehension of the story itself.

How surprising was it to not only track along in the story, but to hear it in my own tongue. The language is so familiar.

I once heard it said by a preacher that if he could only read two books it would be is Bible and The Pilgrims Progress. What a picture of the Christian life. I was encouraged and challenged in this book and with a strong confirmation can second the line of that preacher that this is a book to be read again and again.

I pray through this modern English version, I may have greater understanding to even try and go back to read the original. Thankful for this edition!

A tremendous listen!

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The narrator did not read with very much emotion. It was slightly hard to keep listening since the voice was so bland. Although, the book itself was good, and seems to be more interesting if it is listened to with another person and then discussed.

Good Book

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