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John Bunyan

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    (November 28, 1628-August 31, 1688)
    Born in Bedford, England, United Kingdom
    Baptist preacher
    Best known for writing the allegory 'The Pilgrim's Progress' (1678)
    Other works include 'The Holy City or the New Jerusalem' (1665), 'Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners' (1666), 'The Life and Death of Mr. Badman' (1680) and 'The Holy War' (1682)

Why he might be annoying:

    Before getting religion, people described him as 'the ungodliest fellow for swearing they ever heard.'
    He claimed to have heard the voice of God chastising him for playing games on the Sabbath.
    In his sermons, he frequently denounced the Quakers, who, ironically, would later petition to have him released from jail.
    In a poll conducted by Columbia University, 'Pilgrim's Progress' was named the most boring literary classic.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was imprisoned twelve years for preaching without a license (1660-72).
    After his release, he visited his parishes disguised as a waggoner to avoid re-arrest.
    During the 17th and 18th centuries, 'Pilgrim's Progress' was the second-most read book in English, after the Bible.
    Rudyard Kipling called him 'the father of the novel, salvation's first Defoe.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 15 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 90 Votes: 48.89% Annoying