The Prayer Book Reason Why A Textbook Of Instruction On The History, Doctrines, Usages And Ritual Of The Church, As Suggested By The Offices (1890)

The Prayer Book Reason Why is a comprehensive textbook that provides detailed instruction on the history, doctrines, usages, and rituals of the Church. Written by Nelson Riley Boss and originally published in 1890, this book is intended to serve as a guide for those seeking a deeper understanding of the Anglican Church and its practices. The author draws heavily on the Book of Common Prayer, using its various offices as a framework for exploring the Church's beliefs and traditions. This book covers a wide range of topics, including the sacraments, the liturgy, the Church calendar, and the role of the clergy. It also delves into the history of the Church, tracing its development from the earliest days of Christianity to the present. The Prayer Book Reason Why is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the Anglican Church and its rich traditions.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.