The Pilgrim's Progress (version 3 Dramatic Reading)
John Bunyan
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Probably the most famous allegory ever written of the Christian life, The Pilgrim's Progress follows the journey of Christian from his first encounter with the Evangelist, through his trials and doubts and as he meets various people who help and hinder him in his journey towards the Celestial City to meet his King. Part 2 follows the journey of Christian's wife and sons as they follow him along the same path past the Slough of Despond, the Castle Despair and Vanity Fair.
This version was edited in 1909 by the Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut to update some of the more archaic language and streamline the theological arguments to make them more accessible to lay readers. His aim was "not to re-write the Pilgrim's Progress, for that would destroy its greatest charm, but to change the words here and there to simpler ones... to make it plain and interesting". Dramatized with voices to distinguish the main characters, we hope to make this classic accessible to people of all ages. (Summary by Beth Thomas )
Cast list:
Narrator: Bob Neufeld
Christian: Beth Thomas
Christiana: Amanda Friday
Mercy: WoollyBee
Faithful: gloriousjob
Hopeful: Levi Throckmorton
Great-Heart: Ben Lindsey-Clark
Valiant-for-Truth: Shakira Searle
Additional voices by: Alan Mapstone, Algy Pug, Allie Christy, Betsy Cooley, Gideon Snow, Bria Snow, Chuck Williamson, EstherbenSimonides, Etel Buss, Fiddlesticks, Frances Brown, Dave Harrell, Mary J., indiascaarlett, MaryAnne, Ivory Ballard, Ron Altman, Kristin Gjerlow, Lydia , K.Hand, Kimberly Krause, E. Snow, Rosslyn Carlyle, Piper Reed, Vanessa Cooley, Todd Jenken, TriciaG and Teresa Bauman.
Edited by: Kimberly Krause and Bria Snow (9 hr 47 min)
Chapters
| Preface and Dramatis Personae | 9:42 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 1 | 31:08 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 2 | 25:35 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 3 | 36:46 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 4 | 22:07 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 5 | 35:18 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 6 | 25:22 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 7 | 35:51 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 8 | 10:06 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 9 | 34:34 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 10 | 6:27 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 1, Chapter 11 | 20:12 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 1 - Courteous Companions | 25:28 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 2 - The Wicket Gate | 25:07 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 3 - The Interpreter's House | 24:36 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 4 - The Cross and the Consequences | 18:41 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 5 - The Palace Beautiful | 29:53 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 6 - The Valley of Humiliation | 49:39 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 7 - Entertained by Gaius | 43:11 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 8 - The Delectable Mountains | 40:01 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 9 - The Enchanted Ground | 18:38 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
| Part 2, Chapter 10 - The Pilgrims at Home | 19:37 | Read by LibriVox Volunteers |
Reviews
The Pilgrim's Progress (Social Justice Version)
A LibriVox Listener
This version of The Pilgrim's Progress has been gutted. All text referring to doctrine has been removed and word's changed to be simplified. The editor claims this is done so children can understand. Also, that Bunyun's theological ideology only applied to a bygone era. The truth of the matter is simple; the book has been made to conform to a social justice standard. Bunyun would take issue with the watering down of his text.
The Pilgrim's Progress Parts 1&2
Ixthyz
A wonderfully entertaining dramatic reading of this timeless classic
Superb Performance of the Classic
Heaven is my Home
Excellent narration of the story by many volunteers.
removed the doctrinal parts
Speckledgiraffe
removed all the sermons or long doctrinal parts because they would be too difficult for children.
Spoiled by Christian being narrated by a woman. That's a shame.
Osprey
Good
West
I would have given you 5 stars if it wasn't for Beth Thomas if that is how you spell it. I don't think that Christian should be done by her. Cause Christian is a man not a Woman 😡 Other than that it's Great!
syd
99% great readers! A few minor roles were difficult to understand, but the narrator, Christian, Christiana, and other major characters were AMAZING! Thank you VERY much for making this book easy and enjoyable to listen to!
timeless book. great rendering.
ken lee
Having read this book many times, I must admit how enjoyable it was for me to experience this classic through a new (to me) format.