Bunyan, Bible Commentaries and the Unpardonable Sin

• Published in: Bunyan studies no. 15; p. 90
• Main Author: Taylor, Iain
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Newcastle Upon Tyne Northumbria University, Department of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences 01.01.2011
• Subjects: Bible; British & Irish literature; Bunyan, John (1628-1688); Bunyan, John (1628-88); English literature

According to Grace Abounding, it was immediately after consulting Luther's commentary that Bunyan fell prey to the terrible idea that he had perpetrated the unpardonable sin by yielding to Satan's temptation to 'sell and part with this most blessed Christ'. [...]every section has...