Author Description
The Book of Common Prayer has been the Church of England's authorized form of worship for over 300 years, and it still forms a regular and greatly loved part of Sunday worship in numerous parishes. The Oxford Large Type Edition contains the complete text of the 1662 Prayer Book, bound in imitation leather, which results in an attractive and durable book. The format is ideal for readers with some visual impairment, but it is also perfect for readers wanting a reference copy of this classic work.
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THE THESIS
The Book of Common Prayer serves as the foundational liturgical framework for the Church of England, establishing the authorized form of worship for the Anglican tradition. This text functions as a primary source for ecclesiastical practice, providing the structured rites, prayers, and sacramental services that have defined the denomination's public worship for over three centuries. It acts as both a practical manual for clergy and a devotional guide for the laity.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- The complete 1662 text of the Church of England's authorized liturgy
- Standardized orders for daily prayer, the Eucharist, and sacramental rites
- Large-type formatting designed for accessibility and ease of reading
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide theological commentary or historical analysis of the prayers
- It does not include modern liturgical revisions or alternative rites adopted by other provinces
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and clergy recognize this edition as a standard reference for the 1662 text, valued for its clarity and accessibility. Readers frequently note that the large-type format is particularly useful for congregational use and those requiring visual assistance.
Page Count:
576
Publication Date:
1997-10-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191350265
ISBN-13:
9780191350269
Religion
Reference
Christianity
Anglicanism
Church of England
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