The Pharisee and the Publican

by John Bunyan

Overview

John Bunyan's "The Pharisee and the Publican" offers a profound exploration of salvation and grace through the lens of a timeless parable. Delving into the heart of Christian teachings, Bunyan illuminates the contrasting approaches to faith exemplified by the self-righteous Pharisee and the humble Publican.

This enduring work, rooted in biblical study and Christian history, examines themes of humility, repentance, and the true nature of piety. Bunyan's insightful commentary on the Pharisee and the Publican provides a guide for Christian living, prompting reflection on personal faith and the path to spiritual redemption. A foundational text for those seeking a deeper understanding of Christian principles and the enduring power of Bunyan's allegorical storytelling.

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Product Details

BN ID:	2940000882016
Publisher:	B&R Samizdat Express
Publication date:	03/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	108 KB

About the Author

John Bunyan ( baptised on November 30, 1628 - August 31, 1688) was an English writer and Puritan preacher best remembered as the author of the Christian allegory The Pilgrim's Progress. In addition to The Pilgrim's Progress, Bunyan wrote nearly sixty titles, many of them expanded sermons.
Bunyan came from the village of Elstow, near Bedford. He had some schooling and at the age of sixteen joined the Parliamentary army during the first stage of the English Civil War. After three years in the army he returned to Elstow and took up the trade of tinker, which he had learned from his father. He became interested in religion after his marriage, attending first the parish church and then joining the Bedford Meeting, a nonconformist group in Bedford, and becoming a preacher. After the restoration of the monarch, when the freedom of nonconformists was curtailed, Bunyan was arrested and spent the next twelve years in jail as he refused to give up preaching. During this time he wrote a spiritual autobiography, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, and began work on his most famous book, The Pilgrim's Progress, which was not published until some years after his release.