Pilgrim's Progress, Part 2: Christiana

these newer versions are absolutely the best i have found. i have 5 other pilgrims progress books in various formats, both condensed and unabridged. these are so easy to read, maintains the ENTIRE story, in regular conversational english as we use it today, without sacrificing any of the message-within-message ideas.! i first got the new amplified pilgrims progress on a clearance sale - and i was so excited about it i bought 5 more for my kids and parents. it was hard to find again but AMAZON had it. anyway, i started searching to see if they had done the sequel Christiana as well, and again, AMAZON came thru. AMAZON's been the only place i've found it - and i had to order more cause everyone i'd given the first one to wanted the sequel in this version as well.

If you are worried that "The New Amplified Pilgrim’s Progress Part 2 (Christiana)" might be a carbon copy of "The New Amplified Pilgrim’s Progress," you needed fear. Though Christiana (Christian’s wife) and her children follow the same, narrow pathway toward the kingdom, their experiences are far from the same as Christian’s. They do indeed cover some of the same ground and meet a few of the same people and obstacles, but they meet them in different ways, and also meet many new and different challenges. I would have to say, though, that this book can stand alone but has far more impact if you read it after reading Pilgrim’s Progress.One of the things I loved about this book is that it really gets you to thinking about the object lessons all around you. Of course, the book itself is an allegory, and almost every character in it and obstacles they overcome is an object lesson in an of itself. Yet, within the storyline of the allegory, the traveling pilgrim band learns to see object lessons everywhere, even in the common and mundane scenes and events of life. After reading in the book, I would go back to my everyday duties looking for those same sorts of object lessons. And I, too, would realize that they are everywhere, to be found in almost every aspect of our lives. Little “pictures” that God has put there to turn our thoughts toward Him throughout the day, if we train our eyes to see them.Another beautiful lesson that really impacted me from this book was that not all pilgrims have to be strong and bold to make it to the kingdom. There are those pilgrims who are weak and faltering, but who are pilgrims heading for the kingdom nonetheless. God has a special place in His heart for these childlike ones. Amidst the stories in Pilgrim’s Progress and Christiana filled with heroes like Christian, Faithful, Hopeful, Christiana, Matthew, Mercy, and Great-Heart, it would be easy to get the impression that to be a pilgrim, one must be as bold and brave as a lion. When you first begin reading, you might begin feeling discouraged because you are one of those Christians who fights against fears, anxieties, and uncertainty. That’s where this book will offer your the most hope and encouragement if you just keep reading. You will meet Miss Fearing and Ready-to-Halt and Mr. Feeble Mind. And you will learn that sometimes those who are weakest in outward strength are strongest in inward qualities. Not only that, but the Lord has made ample provision for whomever wills to enter the kingdom of heaven. No temptation or trial is ever too much for you to bear. Those of you on the other side of the spectrum who find it easier to be courageous and strong will learn to take care that you do not judge the weaker pilgrims. Though Mr. Feeble Mind was slow to understand the deep theological discussions his companions held, he never for a minute would have harbored even the thought of turning back when facing difficulty, as some of the others would. So, whether strong in faith and virtue, or weak and childlike in spirit, you can rest assured that our merciful Lord will pave your path in accordance with your infirmities.There were other lessons that stood out to me from this book. One is the power of prayer. While "The New Amplified Pilgrim’s Progress" emphasized the power of God’s Word, this book expounds on that by adding the power of storming the gates of heaven in prayer. Another point this book made was that when we are victorious as Christians, we can make the way easier for those who follow after us. This Christiana and her band did time and time again, and they also found parts of their path easier by learning from the mistakes of Christian and his companion who went before them. Your life will be touched and your faith grown through these and many other lessons when you read "Pilgrim’s Progress Part 2 (Christiana)."~Sarah (Author & Educator)www.sarahellenbrown.com

What a wonderful story and Jim Pappas has made it very readable without changing the 'flavor' of the text. I read it in 2 days as I kept wanting to see what was going to happen next in Christiana's journey as well as her children's journeys. I loved Pilgrim's Progress and this one ranks right up there with that one in my opinion. I highly recommend this book.

How can one be saved? Saved from what? Do you like living your life your way? Have you found your ways to be hard? Did you know that all have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Did you know the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23)? Would you like to know if you died today how to get into heaven?Believe unto the Gospel "Good News" of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and you shall be saved!" By faith ALONE that He is who He said He is: I and the Father are One (John 10:30). Jesus is God, that He died for your sins and rose again defeating death. It is by Christ ALONE one can be saved (John 14:6).For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlastinglife (John 3:16)

Very much enjoying this edition of Christiana with my 9 year old granddaughter. We do find some of the language a little too modernized.

This is the easiest to read format of this story I've found, that still retains the original flavor of the language. A wonderful book with a wonderful message, fun to read, holds kids' attention, but still sounds like John Bunyan!

It is really hard to tell it was not written by John Bunyan. Jim Pappas captured the same spirit in writing tne sequal. The lessons taught here are a true reflexion of the Christian life. It is full of encouragement, especially to single moms out there who are trying to navigate the narrow way with their children. I highly recommend this for anyone, whether just entering the Way, or having travelled it for years. You WILL be blessed.

Great for spouses to read aloud together!