A great quotation can provoke thought, brighten a day, even change a life—and here are more than 6,000 great quotes from the wide world of Christianity.

This unique encyclopedia offers both ancient and modern quotations, all arranged by nearly 500 categorized topics spanning from Bible times to present day—from Abiding through Zeal—with cross references and subject and author indexes to make it a most useful tool for speakers and writers. It’s also ideal for book lovers—find a great quote and follow that lead to worthy volumes you may wish to read or add to your library.

Featuring more than 6,000 quotations from the early church fathers through the 21st century’s best writers, the Encyclopedia of Great Christian Quotations also includes relevant Bible verses with each subject heading.