Project Gutenberg 2009-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 226 Huntington, William Reed 1838 1909 13025805 A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer Produced by Elaine Laizure "A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer" by William Reed Huntington is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the evolution, significance, and liturgical revisions of the Book of Common Prayer, particularly from 1878 to 1892. The author delves into the origins of Christian liturgy, the various forms and adaptations of the Prayer Book over centuries, and the debates surrounding its modifications. The text aims to provide an insightful narrative of how worship practices have transformed throughout history, highlighting the interplay between tradition and reform. The opening of this history introduces readers to the foundational concepts of liturgical worship, positing that established forms arise from humanity's intrinsic need for collective supplication. Huntington discusses the historical roots of the Book of Common Prayer, tracing aspects of its formulation back to early Christian practices and earlier prayer manuals. He emphasizes the necessity of a common framework for worship and acknowledges the contributions of the English reformers who successfully condensed various liturgical texts into a single, unified book. This initial segment sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the evolution of worship practices and the ongoing dialogue regarding liturgical enrichment and revision that characterizes the Anglican tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Episcopal Church. Book of common prayer BX Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Religious Category: Religion/Spirituality 441246 2025-10-12T10:41:01.622167 text/html 441056 2023-09-13T09:06:58.113722 text/html 246858 2025-10-12T10:41:09.678133 application/epub+zip 253086 2025-10-12T10:41:04.507147 application/epub+zip 237020 2025-10-12T10:41:03.375126 application/epub+zip 488324 2025-10-12T10:41:13.863125 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 451907 2025-10-12T10:41:08.978114 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418782 2022-09-14T04:41:03.477859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 412259 2025-10-12T10:41:01.271183 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 392537 2024-10-24T20:24:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16548 2025-10-12T10:41:13.999080 application/rdf+xml 17869 2025-10-12T10:41:03.890223 image/jpeg 4038 2025-10-12T10:41:03.632232 image/jpeg 242972 2025-10-12T10:41:01.656134 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog