02382cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450034001412640051001753000047002263360026002733370026002993380036003255000031003615080111003925201439005035340045019426530063019878560042020503548UtSlPG20260610133113.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBR1 aBunyan, John,d1628-168814aThe Pharisee and the Publican 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-11-01  aTranscribed from the 1845 Thomas Nelson “Works of the Puritan Divines (Bunyan)” edition by David Price  a“The Pharisee and the Publican” by John Bunyan is a theological discourse that reflects the moral complexities of salvation, righteousness, and self-perception in the context of Christianity, likely written in the early 17th century. The text draws on the parable found in the Gospel of Luke, wherein a Pharisee and a Publican (tax collector) pray at the temple, illustrating the contrast between self-righteousness and humble repentance. This work invites readers to contemplate themes of pride, mercy, and the true nature of faith in God’s eyes, rather than through mere human standards.  The opening portion of the book elaborates on the parable by contrasting the attitudes and states of the Pharisee and the Publican. The Pharisee, confident in his perceived righteousness, thanks God for not being like others, including the Publican, and boasts of his religious practices. In stark opposition, the Publican displays deep humility, recognizing his sinfulness and pleading for God's mercy. Bunyan delves into the implications of their prayers, criticizing the Pharisee's self-deception and highlighting the significance of acknowledging one's need for grace, ultimately affirming that true righteousness comes from God alone, rather than personal merit. This foundational comparison sets the stage for deeper theological reflection on the nature of repentance and divine mercy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPharisee and the publican (Parable) -- Early works to 180040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3548