Historical Introduction To John Bunyan Author of The
Historical Introduction To John Bunyan, Author of The Pilgrim’s Progress
1491 -1547
Catherine of Aragon Mary I Anne Boleyn Elizabeth I Jane Seymour Edward VI Anne of Cleves Catherine Howard Catherine Parr
1558 – Crowned Queen 1559 – Restored Act of Supremacy
• Tolerant to Catholicism • Intolerant to Puritans • A new Bible • King’s Book of Sports • Pilgrims sail on Mayflower 1603 “Thinking men cannot be slaves. ”
John Bunyan (1628 -1688) • Born into a tinker’s family • Becomes a tinker, himself • Has little formal education
• Divine right of Kings • Clashes with Parliament • Intolerant to Puritans • “King’s Book of Sports II” • King’s Prayer Book • Civil War - 1642 1625
John Bunyan (1628 -1688) • • Born into a tinker’s family Becomes a tinker, himself Has little formal education Joined the Parliamentary army
John Bunyan (1628 -1688) “When I was a soldier, I, with others, were drawn out to go to such a place to besiege it; but when I was just ready to go, one of the company desired to in my room; to which, when I had consented, he took my place; and coming to the siege, as he stood sentinel, he was shot into the head with a musket ball, and died. ”
John Bunyan (1628 -1688) • Leaves the army • Marries 1 st wife • The Plain Man’s Pathway to Heaven • The Practice of Piety • Becomes a disciple of his pastor • Nearly drowns in Bedford River • Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners • Follows his pastor in Bedford • Begins writing • Is arrested for “nonconformity”
John Bunyan (1628 -1688) • • • Is imprisoned for 12 yrs. Released & imprisoned again Writes The Pilgrim’s Progress Contracts pneumonia Dies, 8/31/1688 • Wrote some 60 titles (bk. s, sermons, articles)
John Bunyan (1628 -1688) The Pilgrim’s Progress is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. It has also been cited as the first novel written in English, and is referenced by 18 other authors in their own works.
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