3,000 Quotations from the Writings of George MacDonald

by George MacDonald, 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 one hundred thousand useful and inspiring sayings from a variety of thinkers, compiled these three thousand quotes under topics today's preachers, speakers, and writers will find both relevant and timely.

360 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1996

About the author

George MacDonald was a Scottish author, poet and Christian Congregational minister. He became a pioneering figure in the field of modern fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow-writer Lewis Carroll. In addition to his fairy tales, MacDonald wrote several works of Christian theology, including several collections of sermons.

Reviews

[Frans Kempe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quotes from MacDonald´s writings about many different topics. I used this to find some clues where to look for material for an essay that I am writing.