Expositor’s Dictionary of Poetical Quotations

Published in 1913 by Hodder and Stoughton, The Expositor’s Dictionary of Poetical Quotations is a scholarly and practical resource. It stands out from other quotation dictionaries because of its specific focus on providing poetic illustrations for Bible texts. The book aims to help readers, especially those in ministry or public speaking, find relevant and inspiring poetic lines that can enrich their sermons, lectures, and writings. Moffatt, a noted scholar himself, scoured the works of major English poets to find verses that corresponded with the themes and verses of the Bible. The collection is meticulously organized, likely with an emphasis on making it easy to find a suitable quote for a given biblical passage or topic. This makes it more than just a general collection of poetry; it’s a theological and literary tool designed to illuminate and expand upon religious concepts through the power of verse.