Product Description

The Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Anglican Church, in use since the 16th century. In this revised 1662 form, it has also become one of the classic texts of the English language, its prayers and expressions making English what it is today.

Cambridge's new editions of the Prayer Book have been freshly typeset for the 21st century, using a modern digital typeface to give a clear printing image and greater readability. Nevertheless, the format and page layout follow the previous version of the Standard Edition Prayer Book (originally produced in the early 20th century) page for page. The book provides the complete 1662 services - including the traditional forms of the baptism and marriage services.

This particular style comes in a black hardcover binding, and is ideal for use in church.

* economical book
* same page numbers as previous edition
* new, clearer typeface

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #313716 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-01
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .48 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 704 pages

Review
Why does the Prayer Book matter?... Because, as its very survival over the centuries has shown, its language and liturgy are sensitive to the profound human need for continuity and permanence, and have shown themselves not of an age, but for all time. Prince Charles, Church Times