The ‘Very Pure Word of God’: The Book of Common Prayer as a Model of Biblical Liturgy
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Overview
In this overview of the Book of Common Prayer, Peter Adam brings us back again and again to its emphasis on the ‘very pure Word of God,’ which set the gold standard and hallmark of all liturgy. This text is a great introduction to the richness of the Book of Common Prayer, its purpose and benefits, and provides an excellent foundation for the rest of the volumes in this collection.
Top Highlights
“In the pre-Reformation era, monasteries were para-church ministries that were established to provide well-resourced and high level education, training, evangelism, Bible teaching, social care, and worship.” (Page 11)
“The word ‘altar’ is avoided, and it uses the word ‘sacrifice’ carefully. The Book of Common Prayer does not use the word ‘altar’: instead it uses ‘Table’, ‘Holy Table’, ‘Lord’s Table’.” (Page 30)
“The 1662 Book of Common Prayer was the product of one hundred and fifty years of reformation, and is an important historical sign of the Reformed identity of Anglicanism.” (Page 8)
“The services of Morning and Evening Prayer are designed to convert by immersing people in the truths of the Biblical gospel.” (Page 21)
“prepared prayers enable the congregation to say the prayers together, whereas spontaneous prayers preclude this practice” (Page 53)
Peter Adam served as vicar of St Jude’s Carlton, and as principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He is currently vicar emeritus of St Jude’s, and canon of St. Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne.