| 000 | 02492cam a22003253u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 1037 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610133039.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aPR | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aVenables, Edmund, _d1819-1895 |
|
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Life of John Bunyan |
| 264 | 1 |
_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1997 |
|
| 300 |
_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
||
| 336 |
_atext _btxt _2rdacontent |
||
| 337 |
_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
||
| 338 |
_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 1997-09-01 | ||
| 508 | _aTranscribed from the 1888 Walter Scott edition by David Price | ||
| 520 | _a"The Life of John Bunyan" by Edmund Venables is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biography explores the life and significance of John Bunyan, the renowned author of "The Pilgrim's Progress," detailing his formative years, the socio-political backdrop of his time, and the various struggles he faced both personally and spiritually. It highlights Bunyan's journey from a seemingly inconsequential tinker in 17th century England to one of the most influential writers in the English literary canon. At the start of the book, the rich historical context surrounding Bunyan's birth is established, including the turbulent political climate of 1628 England, marked by tensions between the monarchy and Parliament. The early narrative gives insight into Bunyan’s humble beginnings in Elstow, Bedfordshire, detailing his family background and the societal standing of his parents. As the text unfolds, readers are introduced to Bunyan's childhood, characterized by a reckless youth filled with wild behavior that later transformed into spiritual turmoil and search for redemption. This opening lays the foundation for a deeper exploration of Bunyan's later spiritual awakening, his theologically charged conversion experiences, and the profound impact of his faith on his life and writings, setting the stage for a compelling portrait of a man who became a pivotal figure in religious literature. (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 -- Clergy -- Biography | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1037 |
| 999 |
_c43156 _d43156 |
||