The New Encyclopedia of Christian Quotations

by Mark Water

Publisher:

John Hunt

, 2000

Overview

"Like apples of gold in settings of silver" is the beautiful image the Bible uses to describe a word well spoken. This encyclopedia is just what you need to put a finger on precisely the right words and ideas for the occasion.

The comprehensive and up-to-date volume features more than one million words, with 20,000 quotes from over 2,500 sources. The vast majority of quotations are from Christian sources, culled from sermons, prayers, letters, statements of faith, books, hymns, diaries, journals, commentaries, and speeches. Some secular sources have been included as well for their value in reminding Christians of the non-Christian worldview.

Most of the entries are one-liners, including well-known and rarely found proverbs from a variety of languages and cultures. In addition to these short quotes, there are many paragraph-long entries that give greater context for the quote, as well as thirty-nine "feature pages" written by Christian theologians to explicate basic Christian teachings. These extended quotations, scattered throughout the book, include important Christian documents, such as the Westminster Catechism and Luther's ninety-five Theses.

Anyone wanting a comprehensive, well-organized, thoughtful collection of Christian quotations—covering multiple topics and many occasions—will find this encyclopedia invaluable. Preachers, speakers, writers, church and school librarians, and students will especially value this ideal resource.

Pastors, teachers, librarians, or people who love to read the wisdom of the ages will find here an abundant supply of food for thought.

Contents

Top Highlights

“No dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too big.” (Page 290)

“A believer may pass through much affliction, and yet secure very little blessing from it all. Abiding in Christ is the secret of securing all that the Father meant the chastisement to bring us.” (Page 23)

“However advanced a man may be in piety or age, he is still in danger of falling.” (Page 96)

“Fasting is not approved by God, except for its end; it must be connected with something else, otherwise it is a vain thing. Men by private fastings, prepare themselves for the exercise of prayer, or they mortify their own flesh, or seek a remedy for some hidden vices.” (Page 358)

“Prayer is reaching out after the unseen; fasting is letting go of all that is seen and temporal. Fasting helps express, deepen, confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, even ourselves to attain what we seek for the kingdom of God.” (Page 360)

Product Details

• Title: The New Encyclopedia of Christian Quotations
• Editor: Mark Water
• Publisher: John Hunt Publishing Ltd
• Publication Date: 2000
• Pages: 1,230

About Mark Water

Mark Water  was born in Devon, England and trained for the Anglican ministry at the London College of Divinity. He was ordained as an evangelical minister in 1966.

Water has served as writer, editor, and advisor for a variety of titles and projects. In addition to the Bible Made Easy Series, Water authored The Encyclopedia of Christian Quotations and The New Encyclopedia of Christian Martyrs which can both be found in the John Hunt Desk Collection.