Description
For preaching the Gospel, John Bunyan was locked in a prison cell for twelve years. They meant to silence him. Instead, from that very cell, he wrote The Pilgrim’s Progress—a book that would become the most translated work in history after the Bible.
This is the story of every soul who has ever longed for the Heavenly home—and found the courage to seek it. Through dark valleys and sunlit meadows, past enemies and faithful companions, the Christian’s pilgrimage reveals truths that speak to every searching heart.
More than an allegory, this is a companion for life’s journey—a book that has comforted prisoners, inspired missionaries, and guided seekers for nearly 350 years. Its message endures: the path may be narrow, but it leads to everlasting joy.
Why the Adventist Pioneer Library Publishes This Book
Ellen White wrote of Bunyan and his masterwork:
“Consider John Bunyan imprisoned in the Bedford jail. His enemies think they have placed him where his work for others must cease. But not so. He is not idle. The love for souls continues to burn within him, and from the loath-some dungeon there is sent forth a light that has shone to all parts of the civilized world. There he wrote his wonderful allegory of the pilgrim’s journey from the land of destruction to the celestial city. This book, ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress,’ portrays the Christian life so accurately, and presents the love of Christ so attractively, that through its instrumentality hundreds and thousands have been converted.” —Ellen G. White, Review and Herald, May 30, 1912
The Adventist pioneers treasured The Pilgrim’s Progress as a powerful witness to the journey of faith. APL is honored to make this timeless classic available once again.
