Welcome to the Book of Common Prayer

Vicki K. Black (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

152 Seiten

2005
Morehouse Publishing (Verlag)
978-0-8192-2130-8 (ISBN)

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'The Book of Common Prayer' is nearly 1000 pages long, yet most Episcopalians have only a passing acquaintance with this book, which is a spiritual gold mine. In this thorough introduction to the BCP, the author leads readers through each of its parts, explaining the history and background and helping make the book a more meaningful spiritual tool.

In this guide for newcomers as well as lifelong Episcopalians, author Vicki Black helps readers navigate the currents of Anglican liturgy and discover its richness and beauty. As we use the Book of Common Prayer, Black says, “we discover we are not alone, and this liturgical current of worship, prayer, and praise will indeed take us where we want to go–union with the God we seek to love.”

Welcome to the Book of Common Prayer shows readers everything from where to find the Sunday collect to how to pray the Daily Office. But it’s more than a how-to. It offers history and background that help make the prayer book a more meaningful part of the worship life of individuals and congregations.

With thoughtful reflection questions, this is a perfect volume for parish study groups.

Vicki K. Black is a writer, editor, and book designer. She is the author of Welcome to the Bible, Welcome to the Book of Common Prayer, and Welcome to the Church Year, three popular church titles all published by Morehouse. She chooses the daily excerpts for the "Speaking to the Soul" blog on the Episcopal Café website. She and her family live in Maine.

1. Discovering the Book of Common Prayer: An Introduction; 2. Becoming Christian: Holy Baptism; 3. Sharing a Common Meal: The Holy Eucharist; 4. Praying Throughout the Day: The Daily Office; 5. Marking the Seasons: The Church Year; 6. Making Vows: Confirmation, Marriage, and Ordination; 7. Praying in the Midst of Life: The Pastoral Offices; 8. Tools for Prayer and Study: The Lectionary, Prayers, Catechism, and Historical Documents.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.8.2005
Reihe/Serie	Welcome to
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	140 x 216 mm
Themenwelt	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Gebete / Lieder / Meditationen
Themenwelt	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
ISBN-10	0-8192-2130-9 / 0819221309
ISBN-13	978-0-8192-2130-8 / 9780819221308
Zustand	Neuware