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Biblical Quotations: A Reference Guide
by (Editor: Martin H. Manser)
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Facts on File (2001-08)
ISBN: 0816046549
EAN: 9780816046546
Dewey Decimal #: 220.52
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 445 pages
SKU: LDEV0908449
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. EX LIBRARY copy in good condition. Minimal reading wear. Library markings present.
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Quotations from the Bible are among the best known in the English language. The Quotable Bible includes more than 3,500 examples from all book of the Bible, as well as important passages from the Apocrypha. Listed under 300 different themes, including beauty, marriage, family, health, joy, and love, the book includes quotes translated from the King James and other well-known Bible versions in addition to the Book of Common Prayer. Features include:
- Sidebars thoughout the text offering fascinating information on the origins of popular expressions derived from Scripture, including "good Samaritan," "doubting Thomas," "the eleventh hour," and "holier than thou"
- Listings of parables, prayers, and miracles found in the Bible
- Appendixes listing quotations that can be used for special occasions, including anniversaries, baptisms, birthdays, funerals, weddings, and select holidays
- Three indexes listing featured quotations by theme, Biblical verse, and key word Entries include:
- "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." - I Corinthians 13:13
- "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 5:3
- "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." - Psalm 23:1
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Customer Reviews
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Cute little pocket reference manual
Rating  (5)
Date: 2005-09-05
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is perfect for finding hard to find quotes in the Bible. Easy to read and the ultimate in reference Bible quote reading.
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