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The Book of Common Prayer Reformed According to the Plan of the Late Dr. Samuel Clarke - Softcover

Great Britain Unitarian Church

 
9780243207374: The Book of Common Prayer Reformed According to the Plan of the Late Dr. Samuel Clarke

Synopsis

This book presents a revised version of the Church of England's Liturgy, incorporating the amendments of Dr. Clarke and further alterations deemed necessary by the author and his like-minded Christian friends. The author sought to make the Liturgy more relevant and accessible to contemporary readers, removing what he saw as blemishes and improprieties. The author's rationale for this work speaks to the ongoing tension within the Church of England between the established liturgy and the desire for a more rational and edifying form of religious worship. This book offers a valuable insight into this historical and theological debate, reflecting the author's desire to see a more meaningful and inclusive form of Christianity. The book's significance lies in its contribution to the long-standing dialogue within the Church of England, offering a revised Liturgy that seeks to address contemporary concerns and to present a more relevant and engaging form of worship.

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