Book of the Week: Oxford Guide to The Book of Common Prayer: A Worldwide Survey

The Book of Common Prayer is fundamental to the Anglican Church - indeed, it's almost as important as the Bible itself because it helps define Anglican beliefs and worship practices on every level. What many may not realize, however, is that the Book of Common Prayer has not only changed several times through history, but appears in different editions in several nations. It is supposed to define the "common" or shared means for prayer, but at the same time it's varying and variable.

 

Book of the Week: Oxford Guide to The Book of Common Prayer: A Worldwide Survey