
This edition contains the royal prayers for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. An updated edition with the prayers for His Majesty King Charles III will be released in late 2023.This historic edition of the Book of Common Prayer is perfect for those interested in Anglican Church history and liturgical development.
This volume serves as the foundational liturgical text for the Church of England, providing the standardized prayers, rites, and services used in Anglican worship. Oxford University Press, as a long-standing publisher of religious texts, presents this edition to preserve the traditional language and structure of the Anglican liturgy. The book functions as both a devotional guide for the individual and a formal manual for ecclesiastical practice, documenting the evolution of church rites over centuries.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and clergy recognize this edition as a standard reference for the traditional Anglican liturgy. Readers frequently note the formal, archaic prose style which remains central to the identity of the Church of England.
Page Count:
714
Publication Date:
2001-05-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191306010
ISBN-13:
9780191306013
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