Listening to Pilgrim’s Progress

I’m listening to an audio book of the Pilgrim’s Progress.  It is an old classic written by John Bunyan in 1678.  It is an allegory about a man named Christian who leaves the city of destruction for the Celestial City of God.  This book is especially amazing when you consider that it was written more nearly 350 years ago!

I am listening to to the free MP3 version found on this website.  But I bet this one narrated by Max McLean is really outstanding.

Christian walks through all kinds of trials, temptations, and detours on his journey.  He meets interesting characters like Mr. Worldly Wisely, Adam the First, and Hypocrisy.  He falls into a river called despair, tiptoes through two chained lions, and walks through a town which seeks to tempt him from the path called Vanity Fair.

I’m listening on long walks this summer.  I encourage you to join me and become challenged again that this walk toward Christ’s heavenly home is a long one requiring faith, perseverance,  and the power of God.

The Places on Pilgrim’s Journey