john bunyan autobiography

A spiritual autobiography by John Bunyan that recounts his spiritual journey, struggles, doubts, and his conversion to Christianity.

First published in 1666, 'Grace Abounding' was written while John Bunyan was serving a lengthy prison sentence for preaching without a license.

Editions are available in paperback and hardcover, with page counts in the available editions ranging from 136 to 176 pages.

Some editions include biblical references taken from the King James Version; the middle-grade edition adds illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions.

The autobiography emphasizes sin, grace, salvation, conversion to Puritanism, and Bunyan's spiritual growth amid trials and imprisonment.

Bunyan was tried and convicted in 1661 and spent the next twelve years in Bedford County Gaol, during which he wrote 'Grace Abounding'.

The middle-grade edition is written for kids ages 8–13 and includes illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions to engage young readers.