Bunyan Characters (1st Series)

Delivered as a series of engaging lectures once heard in a modest Edinburgh church, this work invites listeners to pause on the deeper meaning of “character.” Beginning with the biblical notion of Christ as the “express image” of the Father, it frames moral character as the heart’s will rather than mere intellect or talent, setting a thoughtful tone for the discussion that follows.

Drawing on Bishop Butler’s clear‑cut philosophy, the speaker maps Bunyan’s vivid cast of figures—Christian, Ignorance, Captain Boasting, and many more—onto the temperaments, tastes and dispositions that shape a person’s actions. By unpacking each name, the lectures reveal how Bunyan turned abstract virtues and vices into concrete personalities, offering a rich catalogue of human habits that mirror, for better or worse, our own inner leanings.

For anyone curious about the crossroads of literature, theology and moral psychology, these talks provide a welcoming guide to recognizing and cultivating the character that truly defines us.