About this episode

The episode explores the life of John Bunyan and his impact on literature and theology during his imprisonment.

John Bunyan spent 12 years of his life imprisoned for preaching without a license. It was during this period of confinement that he penned one of the most influential works in English literature, “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” Join John Bradshaw on location in England and learn how Bunyan influenced generations with his vivid storytelling and deep theological insights, and the relevance his allegorical masterpiece still has for us today.

People in this episode

Host: John Bradshaw

Topics covered

• faith
• imprisonment
• literature
• theology
• storytelling
• influence

Keywords

• John Bunyan
• The Pilgrim’s Progress
• faith
• imprisonment
• theology
• storytelling
• influence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Pilgrim’s Progress

Places: England

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