A Short History Of The Book Of Common Prayer : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436750493 : 1436750490 : 29 Jun 2008 : A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer is a historical account of the development of the Anglican Church's liturgy and prayer book. Written by William Reed Huntington, an American Episcopal priest and liturgical scholar, the book covers the period between the 16th century and the late 19th century, with a focus on the revisions made to the Book of Common Prayer during the latter half of the 19th century.In addition to the historical narrative, the book includes a selection of papers and documents related to the liturgical revision process that took place in the Anglican Church between 1878 and 1892. These papers provide insight into the debates and discussions that surrounded the revisions, as well as the theological and practical considerations that informed the changes.Overall, A Short History of the Book of Common Prayer offers a comprehensive overview of the histor