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The allegory's protagonist, Christian, is an everyman character, and the plot centres on his journey from his hometown, the "City of Destruction" ("this world"), to the "Celestial City" ("that which is to come": Heaven) atop Mount Zion.
Mar 9, 2021 · From House Beautiful he can see the Delectable Mountains; once he reaches them, he will be able to see his destination, the Celestial City.
At last Christian and Hopeful have arrived at the Gates to the Celestial City. The city represents heaven, where all who have found rest and refuge in Christ will complete their journey and find eternal joy in His presence.
Aug 14, 2021 · Pilgrim's Progress | Episode 16 | The Celestial City | John Rhys-Davies | Ben Price. A 16-episode journey through the story of The Pilgrim's Progress. Part 16 of 16. Christian awakes on the...
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- City of Destruction. The city stands as a symbol of the entire world as it is, with all of its sins, corruptions, and sorrows. No one living there can have any hope of salvation.
- Slough of Despond. A swamp, a bog, a quagmire, the first obstacle in Christian's course. Pilgrims are apt to get mired down here by their doubts and fears.
- Village of Morality. Near the village Christian meets Mr. Worldly Wiseman, who, though not religiously inclined, is a friendly and well-disposed person.
- Wicket Gate. Arriving almost out of breath, Christian reads the sign on the gate: "Knock and it shall be opened unto you." He knocks a number of times before arousing the gatekeeper, a "grave person" named Good-will, who comes out to ask what Christian wants.
The Pilgrim’s Progress, religious allegory in two parts (1678 and 1684) by the English writer John Bunyan. A symbolic vision of the good man’s pilgrimage through life, it was at one time second only to the Bible in popularity and is the most famous Christian allegory still in print.
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On the surface, the story follows a man named Christian as he leaves the City of Destruction and journeys to a place called the Celestial City, encountering all sorts of roadblocks and fearsome creatures along the way.
