The Parson's Handbook : Containing Practical Directions Both for Parsons and Others as to the Management of the Parish Church and Its Services According to the English Use, as Set Forth in the Book of Common Prayer

Percy Dearmer

ISBN 10: 1025896327 / ISBN 13: 9781025896328

Edité par Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026, 2026

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Neuware - 'The Parson's Handbook' serves as an authoritative guide for the management of the parish church and the conduct of its services. Written by Percy Dearmer, this seminal work provides practical directions for clergy and laity alike, rooted firmly in the traditions of the Church of England as established in the 'Book of Common Prayer.' Dearmer focuses on restoring the English Use, advocating for a return to the liturgical standards and aesthetic principles that define Anglican worship.

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• Titre: The Parson's Handbook : Containing Practical Directions Both for Parsons and Others as to the Management of the Parish Church and Its Services According to the English Use, as Set Forth in the Book of Common Prayer
• Éditeur: Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2026
• Date de parution: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1025896327
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781025896328
• Reliure: Taschenbuch
• État de l'article: Neu
• Dimensions: 234 L x 156 H x 29 P (en millimètres) 234 millimètres de largeur par 156 millimètres de hauteur par 29 millimètres de profondeur
• Poids: 789 grammes

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"The Parson's Handbook" serves as an authoritative guide for the management of the parish church and the conduct of its services. Written by Percy Dearmer, this seminal work provides practical directions for clergy and laity alike, rooted firmly in the traditions of the Church of England as established in the "Book of Common Prayer." Dearmer focuses on restoring the English Use, advocating for a return to the liturgical standards and aesthetic principles that define Anglican worship.

The handbook covers a wide array of topics, including the arrangement of the church building, the use of ornaments, the administration of the sacraments, and the proper execution of the Daily Office. By emphasizing historical continuity and theological integrity, the work seeks to ensure that every aspect of parish life is conducted with dignity and reverence. It addresses both the physical environment of the sanctuary and the spiritual duties of the parson, providing a comprehensive framework for ecclesiastical order.

This text is an essential resource for those interested in ecclesiology, liturgical history, and the practicalities of church administration. Its meticulous detail and clear instructions make it an invaluable reference for understanding the development of Anglican ritual and the maintenance of a vibrant, traditional parish community.

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