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The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan in 1678 . It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. It has also been cited as the first novel written in English.

The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan in 1678 . It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. It has also been cited as the first novel written in English.

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<strong>The</strong>y said, moreover, "We desire that you should stay here a while, to<br />

become acquainted with us — and also to refresh yourselves with the<br />

good things of these Delectable Mountains."<br />

<strong>The</strong>n the Pilgrims told the Shepherds that they were content to stay. So<br />

they went to their rest that night, because it was very late.<br />

<strong>The</strong>n I saw in my dream, that in the morning the Shepherds called<br />

Christian and Hopeful to walk with them upon the mountains. So they<br />

went forth with them, and walked a while, having a pleasant view on<br />

every side.<br />

<strong>The</strong>n the Shepherds said to one another, "Shall we show these Pilgrims<br />

some wonders?"<br />

When they concluded to do so, they first took them to the top of the Hill<br />

Error, which was very steep on the furthest side — and bid the Pilgrims<br />

to look down to the bottom. So Christian and Hopeful looked down, and<br />

saw at the bottom, several men who had been dashed to pieces —<br />

having fallen from the top of the hill.<br />

<strong>The</strong>n Christian asked, "What does this mean?”<br />

<strong>The</strong> Shepherds responded, "Have you not heard of those who erred <strong>by</strong><br />

hearkening to Hymeneus and Philetus — as concerning the belief of<br />

the resurrection of the body?"<br />

"Yes," they replied.<br />

<strong>The</strong>n the Shepherds explained, "<strong>The</strong>se are who you see dashed in pieces<br />

at the bottom of this mountain. <strong>The</strong>y have continued to this day<br />

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