The Life Of John Bunyan (1853)

von Stephen B. Wickens

358 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Life of John Bunyan is a biography of the famous English writer and preacher, John Bunyan, written by Stephen B. Wickens and first published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive account of Bunyan's life, from his humble beginnings as a tinker's son to his rise as a celebrated author and preacher. The biography explores Bunyan's early struggles with poverty and his eventual conversion to Christianity, which led him to become a Baptist preacher and author of several influential works, including The Pilgrim's Progress. The book also delves into Bunyan's imprisonment for his religious beliefs and his eventual release, which allowed him to continue preaching and writing until his death in 1688.Wickens' biography draws on a range of historical sources to provide a detailed and engaging account of Bunyan's life, including his personal writings, contemporary accounts, and historical records. The book also includes numerous illustrations and portraits of Bunyan and his contemporaries, as well as a detailed index and bibliography for further reading.Overall, The Life of John Bunyan is a fascinating and informative biography that offers a valuable insight into the life and work of one of England's most famous authors and preachers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781120897398
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC