
audiobook
by John Bunyan
This freshly rendered translation brings to life an early‑modern allegory in which a celestial monarch, Elschaddai, wages a holy war against the dark ruler Diábolus. The narrative unfolds as a vivid tableau of battles, temptations and triumphs that mirror the inner struggle between faith and doubt. Accompanying the tale are extensive notes that illuminate the symbolic language and its relevance today.
The story follows the king’s devoted army as they confront the forces of deception, each chapter offering a striking portrait of spiritual conflict set against a richly imagined landscape. Readers hear the clash of ideals as courage, sacrifice and conviction are tested on the front lines of an unseen realm. The prose, though rooted in its seventeenth‑century origins, resonates with timeless questions about conscience and purpose.
Beyond the allegory, the volume presents a concise biography of its author, tracing his humble beginnings in a modest English village, his wayward youth, and the experiences that shaped his prophetic voice. These glimpses into Bunyan’s life add depth, helping listeners appreciate the personal conviction that fuels the narrative’s moral urgency.
Language
nl
Duration
~10 hours (613K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2018-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1628–1688
Best known for writing The Pilgrim’s Progress, this 17th-century English preacher turned his own hard years into one of the most enduring works in religious literature. His plain, vivid style helped make difficult spiritual ideas feel immediate and human.
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