Prayer Book Spirituality: A Devotional Companion to the Book of Common Prayer Compiled from Classical Anglican Sources

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Summary: Prayer Book Spirituality : A Devotional Companion
Review: The book consists of a series of excerpts from classical Anglican writers such as Richard Hooker and Lancelot Andrewes which to most people are relatively inaccessible and difficult to read. By organizing the excerpts around key issues, Professor Wright illustrates that liturgical debate on topics like - Prayer from a Book vs. spontaneous prayer - more or less fixed liturgy vs. a preaching style of service are not new issues. The particular excerpts he has chosen illustrate how much the current debates could be informed and deepened by a sincere appreciation of the discussions of the past. For those interested in classical Anglican writers and to liturgy and theology, the book is well recommended.