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Feb 05, 2016 Brian rated it it was ok

Update 5/13/2021: I feel the way I did when I first heard this through an audio recording. To be honest, I thought it sucked. It kind of annoyed me. I hate being critical but I'm being honest. He didn't write a new story. He reviewed the old one and threw in some teachings for kids. Bunyan had been established in fame when he wrote this, a different place from being nothing, desperate and in prison. It shows in the quality of the story to me. (I dropped the rating from three to two, probably bec Update 5/13/2021: I feel the way I did when I first heard this through an audio recording. To be honest, I thought it sucked. It kind of annoyed me. I hate being critical but I'm being honest. He didn't write a new story. He reviewed the old one and threw in some teachings for kids. Bunyan had been established in fame when he wrote this, a different place from being nothing, desperate and in prison. It shows in the quality of the story to me. (I dropped the rating from three to two, probably because the first book I found outstanding, and this second one doesn't have any place as a comparison, in my opinion).

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I felt Bunyan regurgitated most of the material from the first book and the story lacked originality. Also, the women and boys trembled in weakness and fear, unlike Christian in the first. This came across a bit misogynistic to me. Much of the book covered the first story, like a review or a fieldtrip over historical ground. Teaching dominated story also.

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Completed again, on my regular rereading . . .

I have to say that was way better than Pilgrims Progress and quite more excitement!! A wonderful read... not time wasted...

What a wonderful book. I love Pilgrim's Progress and thought it was my favorite book. Now I believe Pilgrim's Progress 2 is a hard rival! I don't know which one I like more. I think there's more woven theology in Pilgrim's Progress 2 than in the original. Crossing through the Wicket Gate (Salvation) and then the pilgrim's progress to the Holy City (Sanctification) and all the evils and hardships that is encountered. I just love it! What a wonderful book. I love Pilgrim's Progress and thought it was my favorite book. Now I believe Pilgrim's Progress 2 is a hard rival! I don't know which one I like more. I think there's more woven theology in Pilgrim's Progress 2 than in the original. Crossing through the Wicket Gate (Salvation) and then the pilgrim's progress to the Holy City (Sanctification) and all the evils and hardships that is encountered. I just love it! ...more

Great followup from the Pilgrim's Progress. It was good to find out how Christian's family fair after his departure. John Bunyan did a fantastic job as I again was a to glean much from what was written. I detect a re-read next year also. ; )) Great followup from the Pilgrim's Progress. It was good to find out how Christian's family fair after his departure. John Bunyan did a fantastic job as I again was a to glean much from what was written. I detect a re-read next year also. ; )) ...more

May 15, 2018 Kim Pyle rated it it was amazing

"This River has been a Terror to many; yea, the thoughts of it have oft frighted me...

The Waters are indeed to the Palate Bitter, and to the Stomach cold; yet the thoughts of what I am going to, and of the Conduct that waits for me on the other side, do lie as a glowing Coal at my Heart.

I see myself now at the end of my Journey; my toilsome Days are ended. I am going to see that Head that was Crowned with Thorns, and that Face which was spit upon, for me."
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What can be said?

"This River has been a Terror to many; yea, the thoughts of it have oft frighted me...

What can be said? Pilgrim's Progress is a heart book. Parts of it stay in my soul and come to me when I need them. I'm grateful I can return to it over and over until I someday cross the River myself.

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I'm giving it three stars, because I like the IDEA of this story, being a continuation of Pilgrim's journey and finding out what happens to Christiana and his family. BUT...this is another book I had to stop reading.

I was trying to read it aloud to the kids, and the words were going right over their heads. I spent most of my time trying to simplify as I read. The version of "Pilgrim's Progress" that I read to them had been "updated" with "modern" language, and made it much easier to read to the kids, and even included vocabulary lists (it was done by Abeka), so it was much more enjoyable and the kids were totally engaged. This was like trudging through the Slough of Despond....honestly. And this was the "abridged & illustrated" version. Shew. I would love to try this again if Abeka or someone else would do the same to it as they have done to the original story, but for now...this got tossed on the "Did Not Complete" pile...which is very hard for me to do, but was necessary. There's only so much reading time in a day, and I don't want to lose the kids with a book like this.

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Oct 05, 2020 Brad rated it liked it

3.5 stars. Unfortunately, this book lacks the same sense of emotional rise and fall of part 1. Instead of description of the adventure, it favors summation through discourse.

I know of a person that reads both parts of this story continually. Keeping it in the annual rotation of books. I think that is something I will imitate. What a rich and wonderful story this is. What a magnificent and glorious true story we are living in now!

Apr 02, 2013 Nile rated it liked it

Not as good as part one in my opinion but still very good. It seems to me that part one was more raw and written because he had a story to tell, not really knowing if anyone would ever read or like it. This one seems more forced, riding on the tails of the first. That said, there is much deeper theology embedded in the allegory of part two and it gives great insight to the beliefs of this Puritan pastor. For example, the character Great-heart is a picture of a pastor throughout the book that gui Not as good as part one in my opinion but still very good. It seems to me that part one was more raw and written because he had a story to tell, not really knowing if anyone would ever read or like it. This one seems more forced, riding on the tails of the first. That said, there is much deeper theology embedded in the allegory of part two and it gives great insight to the beliefs of this Puritan pastor. For example, the character Great-heart is a picture of a pastor throughout the book that guides them along their way. This is an excellent picture of what it means to come alongside your flock and battle for them, encourage them, and journey together. This is much different than standing on a pulpit in front of a mega congregation that you don't know.

I did enjoy this book and found it life giving in some areas, however, it was slow and dry in others and I felt the need to trudge and continue hoping for more gold...

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I give the second part a nine out of ten. It might be the best book i've ever read. I liked the overall story, it was very spirtual and had more action in it than the first. This is one of the few books where I consciously lerned a lot of lessons. I also liked some of the characters in the book especially Mr. Great-heart Cristiana's guide. I liked the biblical concepts of the book and how it conveysa the Christian life as a journey. The pronblem I had with reading the book was the languge. I had I give the second part a nine out of ten. It might be the best book i've ever read. I liked the overall story, it was very spirtual and had more action in it than the first. This is one of the few books where I consciously lerned a lot of lessons. I also liked some of the characters in the book especially Mr. Great-heart Cristiana's guide. I liked the biblical concepts of the book and how it conveysa the Christian life as a journey. The pronblem I had with reading the book was the languge. I had trouble understanding some of the speech because the book was written more than tree hundred years ago. ...more

I read this a very long time ago, but my recollection is that it took all the things that were weird about Pilgrim's Progress and turned them up to eleven. I definitely think all the children were married off to creepy-sounding allegories at the end.

I do wish we still lived in an era where people had allegorical names so you could tell whether to hang out with them, slay them, or what: "Giant Good-Slay," for instance, or "Feeble-Mind" or "Ready-to-Halt," all of which are actual names that appea

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This book belongs in the museum gathering dust, only to be seen not to be read. What female could not be insulted when the book suggests that women need a guide to ascend to heaven because they don't have the heart for it? It's also blatantly racist. I don't care when it was written, it's rubbish. This book belongs in the museum gathering dust, only to be seen not to be read. What female could not be insulted when the book suggests that women need a guide to ascend to heaven because they don't have the heart for it? It's also blatantly racist. I don't care when it was written, it's rubbish. ...more

Jan 04, 2013 Dan Ray rated it did not like it

I'm just not the target audience. I'd imagine that if you're a christian fundamentalist this story is right up there with the adventures of hercules in terms of accessible mythos. Also, you have to bear in mind the times when the book was published. Things were different. I'm just not the target audience. I'd imagine that if you're a christian fundamentalist this story is right up there with the adventures of hercules in terms of accessible mythos. Also, you have to bear in mind the times when the book was published. Things were different. ...more

Good book. I love the story. This is the story about his wife. But this book is written in old English like the original Pilgrims Progress. Thought this was an updated version. Not as enjoyable for a child to read. Prefer "Dangerous Journey" version of Pilgrims Progress hands down. Good book. I love the story. This is the story about his wife. But this book is written in old English like the original Pilgrims Progress. Thought this was an updated version. Not as enjoyable for a child to read. Prefer "Dangerous Journey" version of Pilgrims Progress hands down. ...more

Aug 24, 2015 Logan rated it really liked it

The spiritual application and conversations are perhaps more pronounced in this volume, but it doesn't have the same potency that the first did. Still, I think that unfortunately this part is passed over far too often and has many things of benefit in it.

Read many years ago, recently re-read.

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Nov 25, 2015 Erin rated it it was amazing

I adore this second part of the Pilgrim's Progress! It may be even better than the first, but I don't know that it would be as powerful as a stand-alone. I love the special attention paid to those who are less stoic and/or more vulnerable. Truly an excellent, spiritually uplifting tale! I adore this second part of the Pilgrim's Progress! It may be even better than the first, but I don't know that it would be as powerful as a stand-alone. I love the special attention paid to those who are less stoic and/or more vulnerable. Truly an excellent, spiritually uplifting tale! ...more

Page after page of encouragement.

My favorite thing in this second part is how much emphasis there is on God's faithfulness as seen in Christina's journey along with her sons and her daughters-in-law all the way into Eternity.

Page after page of encouragement.

My favorite thing in this second part is how much emphasis there is on God's faithfulness as seen in Christina's journey along with her sons and her daughters-in-law all the way into Eternity.

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Mar 20, 2015 Tracy rated it liked it

I liked Christian's story but Christiana's was just the same story told again. A whole story of introducing Christian's family to everyone who had heard about him. I liked Christian's story but Christiana's was just the same story told again. A whole story of introducing Christian's family to everyone who had heard about him. ...more

Christiana is the continuing story/book of Christian Wife and kids.
The first book being- "The Pilgrim's Progress" Christiana is the continuing story/book of Christian Wife and kids.
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The length of time between my first reading of Pilgrim's Progress (John Bunyan) was so long ago. I found Alan Vermilye's translation so much easier to read and comprehend. As a new Christian when I first read it, I took a lot for granted. I supposed that someday I would just know it all like Christian seemed to. Reading it this time, the character, Christian was almost pushy and judgmental. Not willing to give up on Christian (and Bunyan) quite yet, I researched John Bunyan's life and found that The length of time between my first reading of Pilgrim's Progress (John Bunyan) was so long ago. I found Alan Vermilye's translation so much easier to read and comprehend. As a new Christian when I first read it, I took a lot for granted. I supposed that someday I would just know it all like Christian seemed to. Reading it this time, the character, Christian was almost pushy and judgmental. Not willing to give up on Christian (and Bunyan) quite yet, I researched John Bunyan's life and found that his faith was quite genuine and he was imprisoned for it a couple of times. Being a Puritan wasn't everyone's cup of tea in Bunyan's generation. On the other hand, I find the older I get, the more I need to fill up on God's Word instead of judging.
Not quite willing to leave Bunyan and The Pilgrim's Progress, I did some more research and found Part 2, Christiana and Her Children. I discovered a refreshing story of Christian's family who rejected Christian when he chose to go on pilgrimage and how their hearts changed and followed behind him. I'm so blessed that I dug deeper! ...more

5 stars & 5/10 hearts. This is a splendid ending to the Pilgrim's Progress. This book has much less allegory and theology in it than the first part has, but it has more action and story-ness to it. I believe I like the first part better, but I do really like this part and the ending—I just love it. <3

A Favourite Quote: "'I see myself at the end of my journey; my toilsome days are ended. I am going to see the head which was crowned with thorns, and the face which was spit upon for me.'"
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A Favourite Quote: "'I see myself at the end of my journey; my toilsome days are ended. I am going to see the head which was crowned with thorns, and the face which was spit upon for me.'"
A Favourite Humorous Quote: "This Maul … called Great-heart by his name, and said unto him, 'How many times have you been forbidden to do these things?'
"Then said Mr. Great-heart, 'What things?'
"'What things!' quoth the giant; 'you know what things; but I will put an end to your trade.'
"But pray," said Mr. Great-heart, 'before we fall to it, let us understand wherefore we must fight.' […]
"Quoth the giant, 'You rob this country, and rob it with the worst of thefts.'
"'There are but generals,' said Mr. Great-heart; 'come to particulars, man.'"

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Jan 31, 2020 Katrina Dalton rated it really liked it

When last I listened to "Pilgrim's Progress: Christiana," I was a teenager in a Christian household but not yet with faith of my own. It interested me then, although I scoffed at various characters and situations, but it encourages me now as a "Christiana" myself. Although there are certainly some cultural differences and internal interpretive commentary, so to speak, that is perhaps more appropriate for the original 17th century audience (e.g., the various girls being "given to [such-and-such] When last I listened to "Pilgrim's Progress: Christiana," I was a teenager in a Christian household but not yet with faith of my own. It interested me then, although I scoffed at various characters and situations, but it encourages me now as a "Christiana" myself. Although there are certainly some cultural differences and internal interpretive commentary, so to speak, that is perhaps more appropriate for the original 17th century audience (e.g., the various girls being "given to [such-and-such] to wife" elicited giggles and a mini eye roll but not in an entirely unkindly way) than for the 21st, the main message is still unmistakably visible and applicable and relevant across the ages. The essentials are the essentials, and it is helpful to see various aspects of the faith as they're played out allegorically in a story line. I know I will revisit this story again, probably when I introduce it (and the original Pilgrim's Progress) to my children in audiobook format. ...more

Feb 07, 2019 Luke rated it really liked it

I liked this one better than the original. Seemed leaner and more purposeful, plus the character of Greatheart is an excellent addition. It was interesting how and where the journey differed from the first story to this one. I found that the two journeys, when taken together, provided a much more nuanced treatment of the life of a believer, then either would taken separately. The second volume gave me a greater appreciation of the first, I think. Will have to go reread the original at some point I liked this one better than the original. Seemed leaner and more purposeful, plus the character of Greatheart is an excellent addition. It was interesting how and where the journey differed from the first story to this one. I found that the two journeys, when taken together, provided a much more nuanced treatment of the life of a believer, then either would taken separately. The second volume gave me a greater appreciation of the first, I think. Will have to go reread the original at some point soon.

In all, a worthy endeavor. It's easy to see why it is considered a classic of the extra-biblical canon. I still feel that the lyricism of Milton and Dante surpass Bunyon's homespun prose, but his deeper grasp of doctrine and theology provide an interesting counterpoint to his more poetic predecessors.

Thanks for taking the time to read my review!

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This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. It's interesting that this scones up in the second part. In some ways Christiana is a far more relatable character than her husband. One critic points out that Christiana deals with a lot more real-life concerns such as baby sitters, tending to sick children and later being concerned about their choices of spouses. On that note, the young lady Mercy whom she takes along as a servant, becomes the wife of her oldest son.

And this demonstrates her attitude towards social differences. Although poore

It's interesting that this scones up in the second part. In some ways Christiana is a far more relatable character than her husband. One critic points out that Christiana deals with a lot more real-life concerns such as baby sitters, tending to sick children and later being concerned about their choices of spouses. On that note, the young lady Mercy whom she takes along as a servant, becomes the wife of her oldest son.

And this demonstrates her attitude towards social differences. Although poorer and hired as a servant, Mercy is always treated by Christiana as an equal human, more of a companion than otherwise. (I think of Samwisr). And in the end she accepts Mercy literally as part of her family.

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Apr 07, 2022 Laura Fan rated it it was amazing

This was very interesting. I'll remember that Christiana followed in Christian's steps. So many of the characters had heard of his trip and I didn't expect that he would be so well known because there were other pilgrims like him in the first story. It was interesting because this was a story about a big group instead of two people travelling. What was crazy was that the way the book was written it sounded like the boys didn't get to decide who to marry but were just told to marry a girl who did This was very interesting. I'll remember that Christiana followed in Christian's steps. So many of the characters had heard of his trip and I didn't expect that he would be so well known because there were other pilgrims like him in the first story. It was interesting because this was a story about a big group instead of two people travelling. What was crazy was that the way the book was written it sounded like the boys didn't get to decide who to marry but were just told to marry a girl who didn't get to decide either. But it was a kind of book that was more reporting instead of telling you what people thought and felt (which is what I like about Little House on the Prairie books but this was a different style of writing, much older). - age 10 ...more

Dec 15, 2020 Julia rated it liked it

This is Part 2 of the story, and not nearly as adventurous as Part 1. Christiana, wife of Christian, the pilgrim in Part 1, follows in her husband's footsteps, along with their four sons and a young female friend, Mercy. It is not nearly as engaging as the first book, because Christiana has a good, wise, strong guide and protector nearly the whole way, and thus never gets lost, or has any struggles on her own. Also, the ages of the boys seem to go back and forth: they were depicted as young boys This is Part 2 of the story, and not nearly as adventurous as Part 1. Christiana, wife of Christian, the pilgrim in Part 1, follows in her husband's footsteps, along with their four sons and a young female friend, Mercy. It is not nearly as engaging as the first book, because Christiana has a good, wise, strong guide and protector nearly the whole way, and thus never gets lost, or has any struggles on her own. Also, the ages of the boys seem to go back and forth: they were depicted as young boys early on, fighting men who each got married in the middle, then back to struggling little children near the end. But there are still many wonderful spiritual analogies throughout. ...more

Mar 06, 2022 erin ♡ rated it it was ok

the themes and lessons are good and rich, but the misogyny and sexism was just too much for me to properly enjoy without cringing every time 'greatheart' rescues the women from a 'spiritual' struggle they should be fighting on their own, or every time a woman's intelligence is thought nonexistent. there *are* worthwhile things inside — but i wouldn't quite recommend it. there was a nice paragraph or so about how women are worth just as much as men to Jesus and should be respected, but the charac the themes and lessons are good and rich, but the misogyny and sexism was just too much for me to properly enjoy without cringing every time 'greatheart' rescues the women from a 'spiritual' struggle they should be fighting on their own, or every time a woman's intelligence is thought nonexistent. there *are* worthwhile things inside — but i wouldn't quite recommend it. there was a nice paragraph or so about how women are worth just as much as men to Jesus and should be respected, but the character's discussion on this ends abruptly and the intended message is somewhat soured by what the book itself depicts. ...more

Aug 23, 2017 Joy rated it it was amazing

I thoroughly enjoyed Pilgrim's Progress, Part 1, but I found Part 2 even more enjoyable. That's partly due to the fact that it was more "new" to me, but I also thought the allegory was somewhat more developed in Part 2. I especially enjoyed the ending, when each of the Pilgrims is individually called to cross the River (of death) and join the King in the Celestial City. I will read this part repeatedly, as it was awe-inspiring to me. This Part 2 deserves a much wider reading than it presently en I thoroughly enjoyed Pilgrim's Progress, Part 1, but I found Part 2 even more enjoyable. That's partly due to the fact that it was more "new" to me, but I also thought the allegory was somewhat more developed in Part 2. I especially enjoyed the ending, when each of the Pilgrims is individually called to cross the River (of death) and join the King in the Celestial City. I will read this part repeatedly, as it was awe-inspiring to me. This Part 2 deserves a much wider reading than it presently enjoys. I wish someone had introduced me to it long ago.
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Oct 10, 2018 Dot rated it really liked it

Now for me this was a long book not because its 256 pages. The reason why is at some points to can get extremely boring. I'm not saying don't read the book I'm saying to overead it. It's wonderful story and has perfect lesssons and plot. What makes the story interesting is that the main character always meets a new person. Some of the people lead him the right way or others lead him the wrong way. So the main character has to be carful. A element that makes the book unrealistic is the names of t Now for me this was a long book not because its 256 pages. The reason why is at some points to can get extremely boring. I'm not saying don't read the book I'm saying to overead it. It's wonderful story and has perfect lesssons and plot. What makes the story interesting is that the main character always meets a new person. Some of the people lead him the right way or others lead him the wrong way. So the main character has to be carful. A element that makes the book unrealistic is the names of the characters. One of them is called Hopeful! Still amazing book If you have the patience. ...more

John Bunyan, a Christian writer and preacher, was born at Harrowden (one mile south-east of Bedford), in the Parish of Elstow, England. He wrote The Pilgrim's Progress, arguably the most famous published Christian allegory. In the Church of England he is remembered with a Lesser Festival on 30 August. John Bunyan, a Christian writer and preacher, was born at Harrowden (one mile south-east of Bedford), in the Parish of Elstow, England. He wrote The Pilgrim's Progress, arguably the most famous published Christian allegory. In the Church of England he is remembered with a Lesser Festival on 30 August. ...more

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