A Special Bicentennial Edition

This extraordinary new edition, featuring reflections by pastor and author Peri Zahnd, a comprehensive introduction by Barbara Amell, editor of Wingfold, and prefaces by MacDonald scholar Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson and theologian Julie Canlis, presents a wealth of insight into two of George MacDonald’s greatest works.

“C.S. Lewis could have just laid down his own copy of The Hope of the Gospel when he wrote of its author that ‘I dare not say he is never in error; but to speak plainly I know hardly any other writer who seems to be closer, or more continually close, to the Spirit of Christ Himself.’ In every one of the conversational sermons within this book you are about to read, the framework around which each is built is MacDonald’s deep yearning for his readers to personally know this Embodied Gospel, this Hope Incarnate, Christ Himself.”
—Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson, from her preface to The Hope of the Gospel

“In this book, you will find George MacDonald’s meditations on the miracles of Jesus—which are, of course, his meditations on ordinary life, God, power, food, children, flowers, science, hell, love, music, gratitude, and all things in between.”
—Julie Canlis, from her preface to The Miracles of Our Lord

George MacDonald: Christian Visionary, Master of C.S. Lewis

George MacDonald, Scottish poet, novelist, and minister, was a mentor to Lewis Carroll, friend of Mark Twain, and inspiration to countless Christians including C. S. Lewis, celebrated author of Mere Christianity, who referred to MacDonald as his "master" and said he had given readers "indispensable help toward the very acceptance of the Christian faith.”