A celebration of the 350th anniversary of the publication of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, underlining its current and continuing relevance.
From the back cover:
"The words of The Book of Common Prayer have worked their way deeply into the hearts and minds of the English-speaking people, second only to the English Bible for present use, and the works of Shakespeare. This collection of essays seeks not only to explore and commemorate The Book of Common Prayer’s influence in the past but also to commend it as an indispensable part of the Church’s future – both as a working liturgy and as the definitive source of Anglican doctrine."
Contributors include P.D. James, Terry Waite and the Bishop of London.”
Language
English
Pages
206
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Continuum International Publishing Group
Release
September 22, 2011
ISBN
1441128182
ISBN 13
9781441128188
The Book of Common Prayer: Past, Present and Future: A 350th Anniversary Celebration
A celebration of the 350th anniversary of the publication of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, underlining its current and continuing relevance.
From the back cover:
"The words of The Book of Common Prayer have worked their way deeply into the hearts and minds of the English-speaking people, second only to the English Bible for present use, and the works of Shakespeare. This collection of essays seeks not only to explore and commemorate The Book of Common Prayer’s influence in the past but also to commend it as an indispensable part of the Church’s future – both as a working liturgy and as the definitive source of Anglican doctrine."
Contributors include P.D. James, Terry Waite and the Bishop of London.”