The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer: A Worldwide Survey by Charles Hef

Description: The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer by Charles Hefling, Cynthia Shattuck Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This is the paperback edition of the first ever, comprehensive guidebook to the original Book of Common Prayer and all of its descendents throughout the world. Publisher Description The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer is the first comprehensive guide to the history and usage of the original Book of Common Prayer and its variations. Expert contributors from around the world and from every major denomination offer an unparalleled view of The Book of Common Prayer and its influence.The Oxford Guide to Common Prayer is more than simply a history: it describes how Anglican churches at all points ofthe compass have developed their own Prayer Books and adapted the time-honored Anglican liturgies to their diverse local cultures. The Guide examines how the same texts - Daily Prayers, the Eucharist, Marriage andFunerals, and many others - in dozens of editions now in use throughout the world, both resemble and differ from one another. A brief look at "electronic Prayer Books" also offers a unique and exciting modern perspective. The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer offers a fascinating journey through the history and development of a classic of world literature from its origins in the 16th century to the modern day. Oxford is pleased tooffer The Book of Common Prayer in a variety of formats and prices to match readers needs and budgets - perfect for study or gift-giving. Visit our website to order your copy today.* Acomprehensive survey of the rich history of the original Book of Common Prayer and all of its varied descendents. * Explains, characterizes, and illustrates the dozens of Prayer Book versions in current use throughout the world. * Lays out a path that will enable any reader, Anglican or not, to learn why the BCP is a classic of liturgy and literature. Author Biography Charles Hefling is Professor of systematic theology at Boston College, and ordained in the Episcopal Church, USA, and Cynthia Shattuck is Vice President and Editorial Director of Church Publishing, Morehouse, and Seabury Books Details ISBN 0195297628 ISBN-13 9780195297621 Title The Oxford Guide to the Book of Common Prayer Author Charles Hefling, Cynthia Shattuck Format Paperback Year 2008 Pages 640 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:12631004; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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