Pilgrim's Progress

Schmidt and Moser do a great job of bringing this classic spiritual tale to life especially for modern, young readers. I lead a church class for "tweens" and reading out loud a chapter each week has not only kept their attention, but has also generated lively conversation. Also, the illustrations are wonderful.

This is a wonderful verison of Pilgrim's Progress. It reads beautifully and while it does not have all of the scriptural references it hits the mark enought o inspire most people. I know many people who have read this one and then gone on to read the original work. There is also a music CD available with contemporary Christian songs that tie to the story line. ........

I read John Bunyan's original work and found it wonderful, but I didn't feel it would entrance my children the way it did me with all of the heavy phraseology littered throughout the story. I normally detest "retellings" because they are usually literary trash not worthy of the time spent reading them.This book was different. The story is extremely well written and maintains the rich flavor of the original story of Christian's... Read Full Review

I have read the original Pilgrim's Progress a few times and portions of it many times. I have also read various versions and several of John Bunyan's other writings. I personally love the theology and consider it essential. Mr. Schmidt's version of the story is compelling for some important reasons. Though it does not contain the lengthy discussions of theology, it opens a door via the story line to share the story... Read Full Review

This retelling of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress is a journey through the back countries of one's mind. Pilgrim takes the reader along the stages, discoveries, and challenges each person faces in his or her life. Each time Pilgrim faces and makes a decision, it forces a look within. The author takes this classic tale and moves it into contemporary language and idioms familiar to modern readers. By translating the essence... Read Full Review