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-Bible and Common Prayer 1682*

-Bible and Common Prayer 1682*

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B, King James Bible and Book of Common Prayer 1682

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The "Bible and Common Prayer Book of 1682" is a historically significant publication that combines the Christian Bible with the Book of Common Prayer. The Book of Common Prayer, initially compiled by Thomas Cranmer in 1549, is a foundational text for Anglican worship, containing prayers, liturgies, and sacraments. The 1682 edition reflects the religious and cultural milieu of late 17th-century England, a period marked by the Restoration of the monarchy and the Church of England following the Puritan Commonwealth. This edition symbolizes the intertwined nature of scripture and liturgy in Anglican practice, serving both as a devotional guide and a liturgical manual for the faithful.

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Brown leather binding with six gold double bands on spine, red lined pages, 138 engraved plates, intact, good condition.

 

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