English Rite V1: Being A Synopsis Of The Sources And Revisions Of The Book Of Common Prayer (1915)

The English Rite Volume 1, written by Frank E. Brightman and published in 1915, is a comprehensive overview of the sources and revisions of the Book of Common Prayer. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Anglican liturgy. It provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of the English Rite, including its origins in the medieval Sarum Use, the revisions made during the English Reformation, and the subsequent changes made in the 17th and 19th centuries. The author also examines the influence of other liturgical traditions, such as the Roman and Eastern Orthodox rites, on the Book of Common Prayer. This book is an essential reference for scholars of liturgy, church history, and Anglican theology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.