The Book Of Common Prayer. A Very Short Introduction

Offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating history of the Book of Common Prayer, from medieval to modern times. Explores the significance of the book on the daily lives of millions of practising Christians, today and throughout history. Discusses how the book has been used in relation to politics, highlighting its ongoing importance and controversies. Considers the book in the context of imperial and post-colonial settings. Part of the Very Short Introductions series over nine million copies published worldwide.