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100 1 _aBunyan, John,
_d1628-1688
245 1 0 _aGrace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1996
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Abounding_to_the_Chief_of_Sinners
500 _aRelease date is 1996-09-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1905 The Religious Tract Society edition by David Price
520 _a"Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners" by John Bunyan is a theological autobiography written in the late 17th century. This reflective work chronicles Bunyan's profound spiritual journey, particularly emphasizing his struggles with sin, guilt, and the grace of God that ultimately led to his conversion and faith in Jesus Christ. The opening of this work introduces Bunyan's background, detailing his humble upbringing and his early life marked by sin and rebellion against God. He describes the internal turmoil he faced as a child, grappling with fear and haunting thoughts of damnation. As he transitions into adulthood, his life is characterized by a deep exploration of religious matters, driven by various temptations and doubts. Bunyan recounts his initial rejection of faith, despite moments of awareness and fear regarding his sinful state. Throughout this opening portion, his sincere reflections on feeling lost and in despair suggest a candid journey against a backdrop of spiritual awakening and highlight the significant role of divine mercy in his eventual redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBunyan, John, 1628-1688
653 _aAuthors, English -- Early modern, 1500-1700 -- Biography
653 _aPuritans -- England -- Biography
653 _aChristian biography -- England
700 1 _aCopping, Harold,
_d1863-1932
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/654
999 _c42775
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