Publisher's Synopsis
""How We Got Our Prayer Book"" is a historical account of the development of the Book of Common Prayer in the Anglican Church. Written by T.W. Drury and first published in 1901, the book traces the origins of the prayer book back to the early Christian church and through the various revisions and editions that have been made over the centuries. Drury covers the important figures and events that shaped the prayer book, including the influence of the Reformation and the work of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer. The book also explores the role of music in the development of the prayer book, as well as its impact on the liturgy of the Anglican Church. Overall, ""How We Got Our Prayer Book"" offers a comprehensive and detailed look at the history of one of the most important texts in the Anglican tradition.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.
