The First Prayer Book of Edward VI: Compared with the Successive Revisions of the Book of Common Prayer is a historical book written by James Parker in 1877. The book compares the first prayer book of Edward VI, the king of England from 1547 to 1553, with the successive revisions of the Book of Common Prayer. The Book of Common Prayer is a collection of prayers and liturgies used by the Church of England and other Anglican churches. The First Prayer Book of Edward VI was published in 1549 and was the first official prayer ...
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The First Prayer Book of Edward VI: Compared with the Successive Revisions of the Book of Common Prayer is a historical book written by James Parker in 1877. The book compares the first prayer book of Edward VI, the king of England from 1547 to 1553, with the successive revisions of the Book of Common Prayer. The Book of Common Prayer is a collection of prayers and liturgies used by the Church of England and other Anglican churches. The First Prayer Book of Edward VI was published in 1549 and was the first official prayer book of the Church of England. It was written in English rather than Latin, which made it more accessible to the general population. The book was a significant departure from the Roman Catholic liturgy and was intended to reflect the Protestant beliefs of the English Reformation. The book includes a detailed analysis of the changes made to the Book of Common Prayer over time. It provides a historical context for each revision and explains the reasons for the changes. The book also includes a comparison of the liturgies used in the Church of England and other Anglican churches around the world. Overall, The First Prayer Book of Edward VI: Compared with the Successive Revisions of the Book of Common Prayer is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the Church of England and the development of the Book of Common Prayer. It provides a comprehensive overview of the changes made to the prayer book over time and the impact those changes had on the church and its worship practices.Also A Concordance To The Rubricks In The Several Editions.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.
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