Christian: A Man with a Burden and a Book
Mr. Bunyan begins his story by introducing the main character, a man named Christian. Christian is described as being clothed with rags, a burden on his back, and a book in his hand. The story starts with Christian opening the book and reading. He wept and cried as he read from the book. Not able […]
A Journey With the Pilgrim’s Progress
The Pilgrim’s Progress was written by John Bunyan in 1678. Bunyan was born in Bedforshire, England in 1628. Seventeenth century England was in the midst of a civil war during the early part of his life. The war broke out over the limits of power between King Charles and Parliament. Bunyan served as a parliamentarian […]
The Gospel According to the Thief on the Cross
And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise (Lk. 23:43-44). The thief on the cross is a polarizing figure. Some want to overlook his supposed last-minute faith. Others want to […]