How the Book of Common Prayer shaped worship and policy through centuries of change—and why it mattered to rulers, clergy, and laypeople alike.
This edition surveys the creation, use, and controversy surrounding the prayers and rubrics that guided English worship from the Reformation onward. It traces how church authority, daily prayer, and liturgical practice intersected with politics, war, and social life, offering a measured view of competing voices and evolving traditions.
Ideal for readers of church history, English religious history, and readers seeking a clear, documentary account of Anglican worship and its controversies.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive history of the English Book of Common Prayer, including its evolution through the mid-16th century Reformation. The author traces its development, from the primers and prayer manuals of the late medieval era, through the transition away from Roman Catholicism to the established Protestantism of the Church of England. They examine how the Book of Common Prayer preserved elements of pre-Reformation tradition, while establishing new doctrines under Edward VI and later Elizabeth I. They assess the key ideas and themes in its evolution and the role of prayer manuals in preparing the English people for the Reformation. This book will appeal to students of theology, religious historians, and anyone interested in the progression of the Book of Common Prayer. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331337881_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331337881
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331337881
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)