In 1655 he became a deacon(执事)ofSt.Pau's Church,Bedford and began preaching,with marked success from the start
❖ In 1655 he became a deacon (执事) of St. Paul’s Church, Bedford and began preaching, with marked success from the start
Bunyan fiercely disagreed with the teachings of the Quakers(贵格派)and took part in written debates during the years 1656-1657 with some of its leaders
❖ Bunyan fiercely disagreed with the teachings of the Quakers(贵格派) and took part in written debates during the years 1656-1657 with some of its leaders
confined there at first for 3 months refused to conform or to desist 止)from preaching his confinement was extended for a period of nearly 12 years
❖ confined there at first for 3 months ❖ refused to conform or to desist (停 止) from preaching ❖ his confinement was extended for a period of nearly 12 years
It was during this time that he conceived of The Pilgrim's Progress. *In January 1672,Charles ll issued the Declaration of Religious Indulgence(“宗教特赦 宣言”)
❖ It was during this time that he conceived of The Pilgrim’s Progress. ❖ In January 1672, Charles II issued the Declaration of Religious Indulgence (“宗教特赦 宣言”)
He was released. In that month he became pastor of St.Paul's Church. Charles ll withdrew the Declaration of Religious Indulgence
❖ He was released. ❖ In that month he became pastor of St. Paul’s Church. ❖ Charles II withdrew the Declaration of Religious Indulgence