Dangerous Journey
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This abridged version of the world-famous, much-loved classic Pilgrim’s Progress has been reissued for a new generation of readers.
Oliver Hunkin has carefully selected words from John Bunyan’s original timeless story to present a gripping narrative for children. Journey with Christian from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, meeting an array of characters that help or hinder him along the way. The narrative includes his wife, Christiana’s story as well.
Filled with intricately detailed illustrations that capture the characterisation of Mr Worldly Wiseman, Faithful, the Giant and many others, and the atmosphere of places such as the Slough of Despond, Palace Beautiful and the Valley of the Shadow of Death, this stunning, large-format book makes an ideal gift for a special occasion such as birthday, confirmation or first communion.
John Bunyan was the celebrated English minister and preacher. He is best known as the author of The Pilgrim’s Progress, the bestselling allegorical tale that describes Bunyan’s own conversion process. Popular with every social class, The Pilgrim’s Progress brought Bunyan much fame and was the most characteristic expression of the Puritan religious outlook. His other works include doctrinal and controversial writings; a spiritual autobiography, Grace Abounding; and the allegory The Holy War.
Oliver Hunkin was best known as the pioneering head of the religious programmes at the BBC in the 1960s. He read theology at Oxford, served as an assistant priest at Peterborough and worked for a few years in the film industry. Oliver Hunkin helped with the creation of The Dangerous Journey, an abridged version of The Pilgrim’s Progress, by carefully selected words from John Bunyan's original timeless story to present a gripping narrative for children.