by George MacDonald (Author), Harry Verploegh (Editor)
In this comprehensive collection of his thought, readers of George MacDonald will discover what one of his editors, Rolland Hein, calls the ""strength and captivating moral beauty"" of his convictions. Drawn from his sermons, novels, poetry, and letters, 3,000 Quotations from the Writings of George MacDonald distills MacDonald's exuberant celebration of the close connection between the human and the divine. Harry Verploegh, a lifelong collector of more than 100,000 useful and inspiring sayings from a variety of thinkers, compiled these 3,000 quotes under topics today's preachers, speakers, and writers will find both relevant and timely.
Author Biography
George MacDonald (1824-1905), a Scottish minister turned novelist and poet, became celebrated after his death through C. S. Lewis, who drew on MacDonald's love of fantasy and vision of Christ's righteousness.