The Christian Almanac: A Book of Days Celebrating History's Most Significant People & Events

by Gregory Wilbur and George Grant

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581824068
• ISBN13: 9781581824063
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
• Length: 820 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.5" x 7.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Celebrating History's Most Significant People And Events

The impressive collaboration of George Grant (Professor of Moral Philosophy, Bannockburn College, Franklin, Tennessee) and Gregory Wilbur (Professor of Aesthetics, Bannockburn College, Franklin, Tennessee), The Christian Almanac: A Book Of Days Celebrating History's Most Significant People And Events is now in a newly revised and expanded second edition. Day by day, it recounts the births and great deeds of remarkable Christian individuals, essays concerning these notable figures' life and works, scripture readings that allow one to to read through the Bible in one year, liturgical feast days and holidays where appropriate, and much more. An immensely packed treasure trove of reminders why every day is sacred, compiled with an index for easy reference.