The 1928 Book of Common Prayer [Leather Bound]

Oxford University Press (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 1993

A treasured resource for traditional Anglicans and other people who appreciate the majesty of King James-style language. It features a Presentation section containing certificates for the rites of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage. Black genuine leather binding; gold page edges, 3 ribbon markers, gold roll in inner cover, round corners, gift box.

Product Details

• Leather Bound
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (November 18, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195285093
• ISBN-13: 978-0195285093
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,496,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classical Anglican Spirituality in a Heirloom Treasure, March 29, 2000

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Dr. S. W. Raulerson (Ocala,FL. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 1928 Book of Common Prayer (Leather Bound)

This beautifully crafted Book of Common Prayer testifies to its durability as a source of classical Anglican/Episcopal theology and worship and is yet another fine example of Oxford University Press'craftsmanship. This edition sustains OUP's tradition of excellence both in binding and quality printing..in short, this is a book one just likes to hold. The elegance of the Elizabethan prayers and other contents make this prayerbook a classic for all Christians seeking the beauty of Elizabethan English and its poetic cadences and for those who seek also a deeper appreciation of the richness of Anglican spirituality.

This is the kind of volume you and yours can appreciate generation to generation...it is a lasting heirloom, literally and metaphorically... a treasure.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to behold and to hold!, June 15, 2003

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"wayne270" (Manchester, NH United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 1928 Book of Common Prayer (Leather Bound)

I'm absolutely thrilled to discover this book in print once again! This is the cherished Book of Common Prayer I was raised with as an Episcopalian, and when the Episcopal Church abandoned this version for its contemporary revision, it cast aside one of the most beautiful works of literature ever printed. I am able once again, as an Anglican in America, to enjoy the 1928 BCP in my worship, which is made even more special with this wonderfully crafted leather version. I can only describe this book as remarkable. The gilded pages are crisp and thin as an onion skin, yet lay open willingly upon the soft leather cover, which nestles on the hand. The book marks are very convenient. Though this book is of paramount significance to all Anglicans and traditional Episcopalians, I cannot imagine any Christian not being comforted and inspired by this magnificent work, which is companion to the King James version of the Bible. Among the highlights of the 1928 BCP the reader will appreciate, in addition to Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and Holy Communion, are the Collects, Epistles and Gospels used throughout the Christian calendar year, Holy Baptism, Matrimony, Confirmation, Catechism, The Psalter or Psalms of David, and forms of prayer for families for all occasions. This is a complete work that every Christian should explore.

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic of American ecclesial piety, July 1, 2000

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Scott Elliott - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 1928 Book of Common Prayer (Leather Bound)

If you're not an Episcopalian of 40-ish or older, you won't at first appreciate the glory which this unassuming little book contains. The ring of the phrases ("Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all who truly turn to him," p 76), the gravity of the wording ("But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord." p 6)! The language is archaic enough for the constant sexism not to offend, I think (but I'm not a woman - I wouldn't know). And the piety of the Church, from Hilda to Bede, from Cranmer to Pusey, from Samuel Seabury to Frank Griswold, sings out to the ear and tongue and soul: "O Come, let us sing unto the Lord;* let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation." (p 9)!