{"title":"Alan Vermilye","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlan Vermilye’s works delve deeply into \u003cstrong\u003espiritual classics\u003c\/strong\u003e and timeless religious themes. 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Not so with this new, easy-to-read version that translates the original archaic language into simple conversational English, allowing readers of all ages to easily navigate the most popular Christian allegory of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story chronicles the epic adventure of a man named Christian who leaves his home in the City of Destruction and begins a life-long quest to the Celestial City. Set against the backdrop of a hazardous journey, this powerful drama unfolds as Christian's adventures lead him into fascinating lands and encounters with interesting people who either help or hinder his progress along a narrow way. With a gallery of memorable characters and visits to colourful places, Bunyan's allegorical narrative describes one man's extraordinary adventure on his journey to faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithout losing any faithfulness to the original text, now you can read Bunyan's timeless classic and reimagine this famous quest that has challenged and encouraged believers for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes the original Bible references, and a Bible study guide is available separately for individual and small group use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the book unabridged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The most important consideration was to convert the original, archaic language into simple conversational English without losing any faithfulness to Bunyan's text. When compared to the original version, you will find no key element missing. What you will find is sentence construction and certain interpretations of character reactions modified or enhanced to produce a more contemporary style of expression without sacrificing the intrinsic message. Also, instead of using the antiquated term \"stages\" to separate book sections, you will find chapter headings and subdivisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this book include Part 1 and Part 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book only includes Part 1 of \u003cem\u003eThe Pilgrim's Progress\u003c\/em\u003e, which chronicles the journey of Christian to the Celestial City. Part 2 chronicles the journey of his wife and children and is not included in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat age group is the book for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is appropriate for all readers 12 and up and is a favourite of renowned authors such as Charles Spurgeon, C.S. 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