The Book of Common Prayer and its Commentators 1655–1901:
You may also like…
-
-
Literature and Devotion in Later Medieval England: A selection of manuscripts from Durham University Library
Paperback £16.99
Embracing poetic and prose writings on philosophy, contemplation and bibliophily, key service books for the clergy, and devotional texts for the laity, this book explores the interrelated themes of literature and devotion in England from the Black Death to the Reformation as seen through the lens of twenty-six precious manuscripts in Durham University Library.
-
-
-
Stir Up, O Lord: A Companion to the Collects, Epistles, and Gospels in the Book of Common Prayer
Paperback £14.99
A thought provoking commentary gives the words of Cranmer and his colleagues renewed meaning in our own time by providing historical context and reflection on their broader message.
-
-
-
Animating Liturgy: The Dynamics of Worship and the Human Community
Paperback £16.99
Animating Liturgy invites you to consider the liturgical offering which stands at the heart of the Christian faith.
-
Reserve your copy now!
Pre-order price guarantee
Price: £19.99
Pre-order this title now and it will be sent to you as soon as it is published. The retail price of the book has not yet been finalised, but if you pre-order today we guarantee that you won't pay more than £19.99, and if the price reduces before release we will refund the difference.
E-Book Availability
Sorry, this book is not yet available as an e-book. We usually publish e-books within a few weeks of the paperback or hardback version.
Share
Book Details
Format: Hardback (174 pages)
Publisher: Sacristy Press
Date of Publication:
15 June 2025
ISBN: 978-1-78959-382-2
Alcuin Club Collections 100
The Book of Common Prayer has been at the heart of the devotional life of the Church of England for more than six hundred years, prompting what Geoffrey Cuming has called ‘a new species of literature’—the Prayer Book Commentary. Written mostly by parish priests, members of cathedral chapters or bishops, these commentaries combine often profound learning with pastoral devotion, and a vision of the church as both catholic and apostolic. Many of these were widely used in their day, often in the context of disputes and divisions, and have been largely forgotten. Taken together they illustrate the theology and pastoral wisdom that has sustained the Church of England for centuries.
About the Author
David Jasper is Emeritus Professor at the University of Glasgow where he was formerly Professor of Literature and Theology. He was Changjiang Chair Professor at Renmin University of China, Beijing. He is Convenor of the Doctrine Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Canon Theologian of St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow.