Publisher's Synopsis
Deliberate or unconscious quotation from the Bible is a significant part of the cultural heritage of English speakers, and biblical quotation and allusion have been used in virtually every genre of English literature. The quotations in this book have been selected to point out the range, beauty and expressiveness of biblical language, which has not only influenced great writers and thinkers, but has also come to permeate the language of everyday conversation.;The book is indexed by key word and concept, allowing the user access to specific passages or texts appropriate for particular occasions.
