The Pilgrim’s Progress · Question
How does The Pilgrim’s Progress develop the theme of Community and Fellowship?
Answer
The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan develops Community and Fellowship across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.
The journey is not solitary; characters like Faithful, Hopeful, Great-heart, and Mercy provide support, guidance, and companionship, highlighting the importance of Christian fellowship in the spiritual life.
Bunyan introduces a host of fellow pilgrims (Mercy, Old Honest, Mr. Fearing, etc.), highlighting the communal nature of the pilgrimage and mutual support.
The pilgrims support one another, and the attack on Doubting Castle is a collective effort, highlighting the strength of fellowship.
The commentary highlights the fellowship between Christian and Hopeful as a model of true saints' communion, sharing distresses, counsels, and joys.
Evidence in the book
- The Author’s Way of Sending Forth His Second Part of the Pilgrim
Bunyan introduces a host of fellow pilgrims (Mercy, Old Honest, Mr. Fearing, etc.), highlighting the communal nature of the pilgrimage and mutual support.
- The Second Part
The pilgrims support one another, and the attack on Doubting Castle is a collective effort, highlighting the strength of fellowship.
- Endnotes
The commentary highlights the fellowship between Christian and Hopeful as a model of true saints' communion, sharing distresses, counsels, and joys.
