The Christian Almanac (2nd Edition): A Book of Days Celebrating History's Most Significant People & Events
The new second edition of The Christian Almanac is a day-by-day recounting of the significant moments of Christian and Western history. In it are famous births, deaths, world events and notable anniversaries of the last 2000 years. Each day of the calendar year receives a two-page treatment, beginning with an essay about a significant event that took place on that day. The entry for each day also has a list of the most significant events that occurred on that day, battles, political events, key moments in Christian history and so forth. Each day also contains suggested Scripture readings and actions or suggestions that may include music to appreciate, books to read, events to celebrate, or service to render.
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Book details
- Author
- George Grant, Greg Wilbur
- Imprint
- Cumberland House Publishing, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Religion › Christianity › History
- Topics
- Christian history · church history · Western history · daily devotional · historical almanac · Scripture readings · notable anniversaries
- ISBN-13
- 9781581824063
About the authors
GEORGE E. GRANT is a pastor, historian, and author of more than 85 books on theology, history, biography, and politics. His recent books include Grand Illusions and Killer Angel.
Grant is pastor emeritus of Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and founded the King’s Meadow Study Center, Franklin Classical School, and New College Franklin. He previously served as an assistant to D. James Kennedy at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and taught at Knox Theological Seminary.
George lives in Franklin, Tennessee.
GREGORY WILBUR is a composer, director, and educator whose books include Glory and Honor: The Music and Artistic Legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach and Christmas Spirit.
Wilbur serves as Chief Musician at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church and Dean of New College Franklin. He previously directed fine arts at Franklin Classical School and taught aesthetics at Bannockburn College in Franklin, Tennessee.
Gregory lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his family.