Charles W. 1825-1904 Shields
This volume presents âThe Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Churchâ as it was amended by the Presbyterian divines in the Royal Commission of 1661. Detailing the efforts of the Presbyterian divines to revise the Book of Common Prayer, this work provides insight into a pivotal moment in the history of the Church of England and the broader landscape of 17th-century religious reform. It offers a unique perspective on the theological and liturgical debates of the time.Edited by Charles W. Shields, this edition offers a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the historical development of Anglican liturgy and the complexities of religious dialogue in post-Reformation England. It showcases the attempt to reconcile differing religious viewpoints within a shared framework of worship and practice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.