by John Bunyan
Please click here to view a slideshow of the stain glass windows in Bunyan's Church
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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. |
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Painting of Bunyan's Cottage
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A drawing of John Bunyan and his blind daughter Mary visiting outside 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 |
The actual church today where Bunyan preached. |
To begin reading a condensed version of Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress"
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. 
