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Manufacturer: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Author: John Bunyan, L. Edward Hazelbaker
Publisher: Bridge-Logos Publishers
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The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English (Pure Gold Classic) (Pure Gold Classics) Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.4
EAN: 9780882707570
ISBN: 0882707574
Label: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Manufacturer: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 474
Publication Date: 1998-07-01
Publisher: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Product Release Date: 1998-07-01
Studio: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.4
EAN: 9780882707570
ISBN: 0882707574
Label: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Manufacturer: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 474
Publication Date: 1998-07-01
Publisher: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Product Release Date: 1998-07-01
Studio: Bridge-Logos Publishers
Editorial Review of The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English (Pure Gold Classic) (Pure Gold Classics)
Customer Reviews of The Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English (Pure Gold Classic) (Pure Gold Classics)
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Review Summary: One of the best books in the world...
Review: I can't believe I was never assigned this book in my school years, because it is amazing alone and as an allegory. If you are a Christian you will recognize people in the book, if you are not, the Gospel will be spelled out to you in a really beautiful, clear way. This is one of those books whose reputation precedes it, but upon completing the first chapter, you'll forget everything you thought it was going to be, and you'll want to delve right into it. Definitely a book to read through once, and then go through once more, slowly, with a pen, paper and highlighter.
Should be required reading for everyone, certainly the Christ-follower.
It being so well-known and praised, I think I was expecting something that I would struggle to understand, but it couldn't be more simple! Simple with incredible depth, one that you'll refer back to and glean more and more from each time.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Great Update To A Timeless Classic
Review: We were so impressed with this updated version of The Pilgrim's Progress, that we purchased two more copies from Amazon for graduation presents this past year. While clarifying the old English verbiage, we have seen no evidence of a watering down of the original message or theology in that process. We would wish the same for all modern translations of the Bible, something that most in circulation cannot claim due to their reliance first and foremost on the faulty, little used, hence, older (sic) Alexandrian texts for the New Testament at least. Fortunately, with Bunyan, there is no such controversy about which text(s) to use that we are aware of. While still not easy reading in the sense of depth of the content and the allegories used (think the best modern translation of Les Miserables, great book, but still not "easy" reading), this update takes away 16th Century English as the primary reason to not tackle this inspirational classic.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: translatorial malpractice making me cry
Review: "Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English" is badly done. It simplifies the words, even perfectly modern words like "den" and "clothed," and proper names, but it can't make Bunyan's allegory or theology more transparent. The vocabulary is decreased, the older prose and newer dialog jar, and some of Bunyan's beautiful images are lost, without making the whole easier.
Changing "Slough of Despond" to "Swamp of Despondence," "What shall I do to be saved?" to "What must I do to be saved?" and removing "The Son of the Blessed is very pitiful" altogether are deal-breakers for me. They're just a sample of beautiful bits that you'll miss out on in this not-that-much-easier version. "Reigns" for "reins upon the neck" in the House of the Interpreter-totally different meaning.
Bunyan is readable without modernification; children have been reading it for centuries now. It's much easier than Shakespeare or the King James Bible, even a good stepping stone to them. The memorable imagery is weakened by the smaller vocabulary. If you do need a modernized version, I suggest you choose it carefully--get a side-by-side edition if possible.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Ooops. Read carefully.
Review: I expected the same book as the soft cover edition in modern English.
A good story but hard to understand in old English.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Excellent Allegory and Translation, Bad Print and Layout
Review: I ordered The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English hardcover for my close friends and relatives for Christmas and was very dissapointed to see that the text was tiny, not crisp, and the white space was sparce. A book written for readability was typeset to turn people away. My copy of Pilgrims Progress by a different publisher is far superior. It has a nice updated English text, is well layed out and has handy footnotes for the hundreds of references and explanations. As importantly, the third part of the book includes the Author John Bunyan's spiritual autobiography "Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners" which is excellent to read in stride with Pilgrims Progress.
The Pilgrim's Progress and Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners
Review Summary: One of the best books in the world...
Review: I can't believe I was never assigned this book in my school years, because it is amazing alone and as an allegory. If you are a Christian you will recognize people in the book, if you are not, the Gospel will be spelled out to you in a really beautiful, clear way. This is one of those books whose reputation precedes it, but upon completing the first chapter, you'll forget everything you thought it was going to be, and you'll want to delve right into it. Definitely a book to read through once, and then go through once more, slowly, with a pen, paper and highlighter.
Should be required reading for everyone, certainly the Christ-follower.
It being so well-known and praised, I think I was expecting something that I would struggle to understand, but it couldn't be more simple! Simple with incredible depth, one that you'll refer back to and glean more and more from each time.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Great Update To A Timeless Classic
Review: We were so impressed with this updated version of The Pilgrim's Progress, that we purchased two more copies from Amazon for graduation presents this past year. While clarifying the old English verbiage, we have seen no evidence of a watering down of the original message or theology in that process. We would wish the same for all modern translations of the Bible, something that most in circulation cannot claim due to their reliance first and foremost on the faulty, little used, hence, older (sic) Alexandrian texts for the New Testament at least. Fortunately, with Bunyan, there is no such controversy about which text(s) to use that we are aware of. While still not easy reading in the sense of depth of the content and the allegories used (think the best modern translation of Les Miserables, great book, but still not "easy" reading), this update takes away 16th Century English as the primary reason to not tackle this inspirational classic.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: translatorial malpractice making me cry
Review: "Pilgrim's Progress in Modern English" is badly done. It simplifies the words, even perfectly modern words like "den" and "clothed," and proper names, but it can't make Bunyan's allegory or theology more transparent. The vocabulary is decreased, the older prose and newer dialog jar, and some of Bunyan's beautiful images are lost, without making the whole easier.
Changing "Slough of Despond" to "Swamp of Despondence," "What shall I do to be saved?" to "What must I do to be saved?" and removing "The Son of the Blessed is very pitiful" altogether are deal-breakers for me. They're just a sample of beautiful bits that you'll miss out on in this not-that-much-easier version. "Reigns" for "reins upon the neck" in the House of the Interpreter-totally different meaning.
Bunyan is readable without modernification; children have been reading it for centuries now. It's much easier than Shakespeare or the King James Bible, even a good stepping stone to them. The memorable imagery is weakened by the smaller vocabulary. If you do need a modernized version, I suggest you choose it carefully--get a side-by-side edition if possible.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Ooops. Read carefully.
Review: I expected the same book as the soft cover edition in modern English.
A good story but hard to understand in old English.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Excellent Allegory and Translation, Bad Print and Layout
Review: I ordered The Pilgrims Progress in Modern English hardcover for my close friends and relatives for Christmas and was very dissapointed to see that the text was tiny, not crisp, and the white space was sparce. A book written for readability was typeset to turn people away. My copy of Pilgrims Progress by a different publisher is far superior. It has a nice updated English text, is well layed out and has handy footnotes for the hundreds of references and explanations. As importantly, the third part of the book includes the Author John Bunyan's spiritual autobiography "Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners" which is excellent to read in stride with Pilgrims Progress.
The Pilgrim's Progress and Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners