Book of Common Prayer, Gift Edition, White Cp221 601b White White Edition Contributor(s): Cambridge University Press (Manufactured by) |
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ISBN: 0521612411 ISBN-13: 9780521612418 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2004 Annotation: The Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Anglican Church, in use since the 16th century. In this revised 1662 form, it has become one of the classic texts of the English language, its prayers and expressions making English what it is today. Cambridge's new editions of the Prayer Book have been freshly typeset for the 21st century, using a modern digital typeface to give a clear printing image and greater readability. Nevertheless, the format and page layout follow the previous version of the Standard Edition Prayer Book page for page. The book provides the complete 1662 services, including the traditional forms of the baptism and marriage services. It comes in a white imitation leather cased binding, with gold page edges and cover blocking, in a decorative wrap showing a church scene. It will make an appropriate and useful gift for a wedding, christening or other special occasion. ??? attractive and economical prayer book ??? an ideal gift for a special occasion ??? case-bound in white imitation leather ??? new, easy-to-read setting |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Prayerbooks - Christian |
Dewey: 264.03 |
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 3.76" W x 5.92" (0.47 lbs) 704 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Mainline |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Church of England, in use since the 16th century in homes and churches throughout the land. It has become one of the classic English texts, its prayers and expressions helping to mould the English language into what it is today. Cambridge's new editions of the Prayer Book have been freshly typeset for the 21st century, using a modern digital typeface to give a clear printing image and greater readability. Nevertheless, the format and page layout follow the earlier Standard Edition Prayer Book page for page. It provides the complete 1662 services, including the traditional forms of the baptism and marriage services. This book comes in a white imitation leather cased binding, in a decorative wrap. It will make a fitting and useful gift for a wedding, christening or other special occasion. |