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Book of Common Prayer and its Commentators 1655–1901

  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.2 cm
  • 350g

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For scholars and churchgoers interested in Anglican history

Revives the wisdom of prayer commentaries for today

You will deepen your understanding of Anglican spirituality

This book explores the rich history of the Book of Common Prayer.

The Book of Common Prayer has been at the heart of the devotional life of the Church of England for more than six hundred years, prompting what Geoffrey Cuming has called ‘a new species of literature’—the Prayer Book Commentary. Written mostly by parish priests, members of cathedral chapters or bishops, these commentaries combine often profound learning with pastoral devotion, and a vision of the church as both catholic and apostolic. Many of these were widely used in their day, often in the context of disputes and divisions, and have been largely forgotten. Taken together they illustrate the theology and pastoral wisdom that has sustained the Church of England for centuries.

  • Title

    Book of Common Prayer and its Commentators 1655–1901

  • Creator

    David Jasper Jasper

  • Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Sacristy Press

  • Published

    June 2025

  • Weight

    350g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9781789593822

  • ISBN-10

    1789593824

  • Eden Code

    7067716

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