Edward VI And The Book Of Common Prayer An Examination Into Its Origin And Early History With An Appendix Of Unpublished Documents

The book ""Edward VI And The Book Of Common Prayer: An Examination Into Its Origin And Early History With An Appendix Of Unpublished Documents"" by Francis Aidan Gasquet is a detailed study of the origins and early history of the Book of Common Prayer, which is the official prayer book of the Church of England. The book focuses on the reign of King Edward VI, who ruled England from 1547 to 1553, and his role in the creation of the Book of Common Prayer. The author explores the political and religious context of the time, including the English Reformation and the influence of Protestantism on the Church of England. He also examines the various drafts and revisions of the Book of Common Prayer, as well as the controversies and debates surrounding its creation and implementation.In addition to the main text, the book includes an appendix of previously unpublished documents related to the Book of Common Prayer, providing readers with valuable historical context and insights into the creation of this important religious text.Overall, ""Edward VI And The Book Of Common Prayer"" is a comprehensive and informative study of the origins and early history of one of the most important religious texts in English history.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.