| by Maxine A. Randall July/August issue, 2008 |
One definition for a "pilgrim" is that it is a person on a journey; a traveler; a
wanderer. The early settlers who founded the first colony in New England in Plymouth,
Massachusetts in 1620 are well know pilgrims that are important to our nation's
history.
The pilgrim in John Bunyan's classic, however, is a special one. I hope you'll want your
children to read about him and glean from this story the wonderful truths which will be
good for their souls. You can find this book everywhere and there are many editions.
Remember, next to the Bible, no book has been more widely read and the fact that it
has been translated into more than 200 languages and never been out of print is
remarkable. A Christian allegory, it is the story of Christian who makes his way from
the "City of Destruction" to the "Celestial City." There are two parts: the first part is
the journey of Christian himself; the second part the pilgrimage of his wife Christiana
and their children.
People today, especially young people, love stories about the battle between good and
evil; they love lots of action; they love stories with many interesting characters and
places; they like distinct heroes and heroines, as well as mean and unusual villains;
and they love high drama. This book has it all, but with a biblical meaning that
surpasses all others that are out there for them. So why not be sure your youngsters
are familiar with this story, even from an early age.
I wish I had taught my children more of the meanings of this book . I'm trying to think
of ways to apprise more children, in my grandchildren's generation, of the message its
author had for all of us. Anyway, here are a few suggestions:
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| The Pilgrim's Progress |
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