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Explores prayers for the dead in Anglican worship and their heated revisions. This nonfiction work traces how prayers for the departed were treated in the Church of England, from early forms to later revisions, and what those changes reveal about theology, authority, and practice.
Grounded in historical analysis, it surveys debates, editorials, and the responses of clergy and scholars across different eras. The book weighs evidence from liturgical revisions, public controversies, and the motives behind altering or removing prayers for the dead.
- How key prayers evolved across prayer books and what that signals about church doctrine.
- Major figures and arguments that shaped the debates over memorial prayers.
- How changes affected worship, ecclesiastical authority, and lay participation.
- Context for understanding 16th–17th century Anglican practice and its legacy.
Ideal for readers of church history, liturgy, and theological studies who want a careful, source-based look at the topic.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical practice of praying for the dead, a topic that has sparked debate and controversy throughout the ages. The author explores the origins of this custom within the early Christian Church, meticulously examining ancient liturgies and the writings of prominent theologians like St. Chrysostom and St. Augustine. The author then focuses on the Church of England's perspective on prayers for the dead, carefully analyzing the Church's official pronouncements and the interpretations of its leading figures. The book examines the various beliefs and interpretations surrounding the nature of the soul after death, particularly the question of whether the state of the departed can be influenced by the prayers of the living. The author delves into the complexities of the arguments for and against praying for the dead, dissecting scriptural passages and theological debates to explore the fundamental assumptions and implications of this practice. Through rigorous analysis, the author reveals the historical evolution of beliefs about purgatory and the potential influence of prayers on the souls of the deceased, ultimately seeking to offer clarity on a subject steeped in tradition and speculation. 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 9781333225537_0
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