Central to the heart of Christendom, this long-beloved liturgical text has been gently and elegantly adapted for contemporary congregations. Cadence and content are preserved, while obscure words and phrases are modestly revised. Prayers specific to England have been replaced with a selection of treasured prayers from more recent worldwide Anglican tradition. 832 pages, hardcover from InterVarsity.

Product Information

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Title: The 1662 Book of Common Prayer-Pew Format
By: Edited by Samuel L. Bray & Drew Keane
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 832
Vendor: IVP Academic
Publication Date: 2024
Dimensions: 8.25 X 5.5 X 2.27 (inches)
Weight: 3 pounds
ISBN: 1514006995
ISBN-13: 9781514006993

Text Color: Black Letter
Text Size: 18 Point
Thumb Index: No
Ribbon Marker: No
Spine: Sewn
Page Gilding: None
Page Edges: White
Stock No: WW163929
Imprintable: Yes

Publisher's Description

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The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition in pew formatThe Book of Common Prayer (1662) is one of the most beloved liturgical texts in the Christian church, and remains a definitive expression of Anglican identity today. It is still widely used around the world, in public worship and private devotion, and is revered for both its linguistic and theological virtues.But the classic text of the 1662 prayer book presents several difficulties forcontemporary users, especially those outside the Church of England. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition gently updates the text for contemporary use. Prayers specific to England are replaced. Obscure words and phrases havebeen modestly revised while still preserving the prayer book’s own cadence. Finally, a selection of treasured prayers from the later Anglican tradition is appended.Here InterVarsity Press's 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition is presented in a pew format, with a larger format and larger typeface and with a durable cover and sturdy binding for regular use in corporate worship.

Author Bio

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Drew Nathaniel Keane teaches in the Department of English at Georgia Southern University. He formerly served on the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music for the Episcopal Church. He is coauthor (with Samuel D. Fornecker) of a forthcoming commentary on the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
Samuel L. Bray is a Professor of Law at the University of Chicago, as well as a McDonald Distinguished Fellow at the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. He is coauthor (with John F. Hobbins) of Genesis 1–11: A New OldTranslation for Readers, Scholars, and Translators.