by John Bunyan
These stain glass windows in this slideshow are found within the church where John Bunyan used to preach.
Bunyan Meeting Free Church in Bedford England
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Bunyan may have written parts of his book while imprisoned in Bedford Jail (England) for preaching the gospel. Pilgrim's Progress was first published in 1678. This story is written as a dream and is an analogy of man in his search for truth and his adventures and journey in faith. |
To begin reading a condensed version of Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress"
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Painting of Bunyan's Cottage
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A drawing of John Bunyan and his blind daughter Mary visiting inside the Bedford Jail.
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Bedford Gaol where Bunyan was imprisoned |
The same site today |
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The Swan Hotel where Bunyan's wife petitioned the judges for her husband's release |
The stairs inside which were the inspiration for those in House Beautiful |
Depiction of Bunyan in jail cell
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Bunyan's Anvil, his inspiration for his burden |
To begin reading a condensed version of Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress"
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John Bunyan was born at
Elstow,
Bedfordshire in 1628. At an early age he learned the trade of tinker and earned
his livelihood this way for many years. He lived a godless and openly wicked
life. Some time afterward, a change took place when he became the subject of
converting grace. His passion for God and ministering to others brought about
his twelve year imprisonment. 
