Publisher's Synopsis
""Fragmentary Illustrations of the History of the Book of Common Prayer, From Manuscript Sources"" is a historical book written by Matthew Wren in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Book of Common Prayer, a liturgical text used in the Anglican Church. Wren uses various manuscript sources to present a detailed picture of the development of the Book of Common Prayer from its inception to the present day. The book includes descriptions of the various editions of the prayer book, their contents, and the controversies surrounding their use. Additionally, the author provides insights into the theological and political debates that have surrounded the Book of Common Prayer throughout its history. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Anglican history and liturgy, as well as anyone interested in the development of religious texts.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.
