Origin of the Book of Common Prayer of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America

Origin of the Book of Common Prayer of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, privately printed in 1897 for the Churchman's League of the Diocese of Washington, explores the historical development of this foundational liturgical text. Authored by John Chandler Bancroft Davis, this work provides insights into the influences and decisions that shaped the prayer book used by the Protestant Episcopal Church. It offers a valuable resource for understanding the theological and historical context of Anglican worship in America.

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