On February 18, 1678, John Bunyan published The Pilgrim’s Progress, a Christian allegory that follows a man named Christian on his journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, symbolizing a personal spiritual journey. Written largely while Bunyan was imprisoned for preaching outside the Church of England, the book became one of the most influential works in English literature, translated into hundreds of languages and cherished for centuries. Bunyan’s message encourages readers to build their lives on a firm spiritual foundation, relying on Christ to guide them safely through life’s trials toward their heavenly home.

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This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.