Book of Common Prayer, Standard Edition, Red, CP220 Red Imitation leather Hardback 601B - Hardcover

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Synopsis

The Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Church of England, in use since the 16th century. In this revised 1662 form, it has also become one of the classic English texts, its prayers and expressions helping to mould the English language into what it is today. This particular edition comes in a red imitation leather cased binding, and is ideal for use in the pew.

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The Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Church of England, in use since the 16th century. In this revised 1662 form, it has also become one of the classic English texts, its prayers and expressions helping to mould the English language into what it is today. This particular edition comes in a red imitation leather cased binding, and is ideal for use in the pew.

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

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