The Christian Almanac

‘A welcome addition to devotional literature: for some, a refreshing renewal of connection with familiar feast days and biblical passages; for others, a helpful and widely illustrated introduction to the nature of a Christian year; for all, an insightful account of what it means to be a Christian in today’s world.’ – Professor David Crystal
‘A book full of wit, wisdom and surprises. McKechnie retells the stories of the Christian year, finding new and deeper layers of meaning as he does so. A powerful read’ – Dr Claire Gilbert, author of I, Julian and Visiting Professor, King’s College London
‘What are we supposed to do if we think that a religion offers truth but is unattractive, or is attractive but empty of truth? In a clear and lively way that is persuasive without being manipulative, Gordon McKechnie shows us that we do not need to live with this dilemma’ – Stephen N Williams, Emeritus Professor of Theology, Union Theological College
‘McKechnie teaches our post-Christian West the basics of Christian faith through those often-forgotten liturgical seasons, drawing out of them an understanding of our human condition far more ennobling than what a desiccated secularism has to offer’ – George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center
‘This insightful book is the product of a profound Christian faith, a sharp intellect and a wonderful storytelling ability. It is a book that earns a place at your bedside to dip into for inspiration, comfort and hope’ – Sally Keeble, former MP and Government Minister, founding CEO of Anglican Alliance
‘Each chapter is beautifully illustrated and punctuated with poems and songs. It can be read through the year or at any time with enjoyment and profit. Informative, interesting and even inspiring’ – Monsignor Michael Nazir-Ali
‘Should prove of great interest to those who would like to know more about the history and treasures of the Church, her saints and martyrs’ – Fr. Seraphim Vanttinen-Newton

Gordon McKechnie was educated at the International School of Geneva and the University of Oxford, where he read Philosophy, Politics and Economics. His interest in the interaction of worldviews and ideas with culture, politics and the arts is longstanding. Following a career in finance and consulting, he worked for HM Treasury and held non-executive roles with the OECD, the Department for Education and Tearfund. He has travelled widely and interacted with a range of religions and expressions of Christianity, including their celebrations and festivals. Drawing on these travels, he has published fifteen essays in various journals. His research on Ezra Pound and TS Eliot has been cited in literary publications on these poets.

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