The Confessions of St. Augustine has won. I must admit I’m surprised by this, mostly because I wasn’t aware that many had read it. I read it deeply in college, found the last few chapter boring beyond boring. Two or so years ago I read it thoroughly again. Apart from those last couple of chapters, I loved it again.
I’m glad for Pilgrim’s Progress because my read of our day is that not many read it anymore. I’ve read Griffin’s new (hilarious) translation in the last couple of years of Imitation of Christ, but I prefer Blaiklock’s translation. I thought the Calvinists would seize their chance here and vote in Edward’s Religious Affections, which is one of my favorites of all time.
I don’t know the exact numbers the church growth folks use, so I’ve given my own. If this is really off base, someone of you will inform me of my ignorance.