A Companion to the Book of Common Prayer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780227179307)

The Book of Common Prayer stands as one of the greatest achievements of the English Reformation. Although increasingly replaced by more modern forms, it remains the foundation of Anglican worship and a succinct expression of Anglican doctrine as received by its sixteenth and seventeenth-century authors. It is therefore a text to be treasured and used, both for its historical insight into the Church of England's theological origins, and for its continued value as an enriching liturgical resource. In this Companion, Gerald Bray provides a practical guide to the 1662 text and its underlying doctrinal basis. Outlining its development from the first version of the prayer book in 1549, through the Elizabethan settlement and the upheaval of the civil war and protectorate, he shows that many of the liturgical controversies and debates we see today are nothing new. With the inclusion of a summary of the history of the text, and an extensive bibliography for further reading, A Companion to the Book of Common Prayer will unlock this seminal text for a fresh generation of worshippers.

Author: Gerald Bray
ISBN-10: 0227179307
ISBN-13: 9780227179307
Publisher: James Clarke Company
Language: English
Published: 02/29/2024
Pages: 522
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.20d