Book of Common Prayer

An anthology of passages from English literature referring to the "Book of Common Prayer", interspersed with essays discussing the history of the "Prayer Book" itself, the place of music in Anglican worship and the shape of Morning and Evening Prayer.

A fascinating and highly original exploration of Shakespeare's great overlooked source, the Book of Common Prayer

A comprehensive analysis of the Book of Common Prayer's historical development, theological background and continued liturgical significance.

In the late 1920s, the Church of England was stunned when its new prayer was rejected by the House of Commons. It was almost another sixty years before another was attempted but for many Anglicans, the 1928 Prayer Book is unsurpassed. This new facsimile edition will make available one of the finest written treasures of the Church of England.

A Desk Edition of the Book of Common Prayer, with large bold type. Designed for people officiating at church services.

Containing opening sentences, propers, collects and readings for the celebration of the Eucharist on every Sunday and Holy Day of the Christian year and on a large number of saints' days, taken from the Book of Common Prayer and other traditional sources. A classic of Anglo-Catholic spirituality and devotion.

A comprehensive analysis of the Book of Common Prayer's historical development, theological background and continued liturgical significance.