Publisher's Synopsis
A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer is a historical account of the development of the Anglican Church's liturgy and prayer book. Written by William Reed Huntington, an American Episcopal priest and liturgical scholar, the book covers the period between the 16th century and the late 19th century, with a focus on the revisions made to the Book of Common Prayer during the latter half of the 19th century.In addition to the historical narrative, the book includes a selection of papers and documents related to the liturgical revision process that took place in the Anglican Church between 1878 and 1892. These papers provide insight into the debates and discussions that surrounded the revisions, as well as the theological and practical considerations that informed the changes.Overall, A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer offers a comprehensive overview of the history of the Anglican Church's liturgy, as well as a detailed look at the process of revising one of its most important texts. It is a valuable resource for scholars of liturgy and church history, as well as anyone interested in the evolution of Anglican worship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
