The Book of Common Prayer: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

At times it is a wonderful reference book; at other times it remains a genuinely spiritual experience. Very meaningful for those of us who were brought up with the traditional prayer book - you just can't beat the language used, and the reverence it evokes. The book also reminded me of the hours I spent in church looking through the list of people one could not marry and trying to work out what that would mean in my family.

This prayer book is beautifully written and in conformity with Christian truth as found in Scripture and Tradition. Quotations are from the KJV Bible. The Psalms are from the Coverdale Bible. Morning and Evening prayer start with penitential verses which may be off putting to those unused to them but needful reminders to always strive to be better. Prayers accurately address our human condition. Book contains the Athanasian Creed and 39 Articles of Religion. Completely trustworthy.

Lovely. I just wish the cover was cloth or leather. It will be interesting to see how the paper cover will hold up.

I bought this as a gift for my mother. She's enjoyed it! Came on time and in perfect condition.

As others have noted, this is the original Book of Common Prayer in King's English without any of the subsequent revisions, so if you're looking for a book to take to Sunday services with you, this won't work. If, on the other hand, you're looking for a beautiful bit of prose and prayer, this will do the trick. The binding and cover is the same as Penguin Classics uses for other "special" releases. It has a soft (but fancy) cover and rough-edged pages. It's nice.

A perfect prayers book to have at home. In addition to all the Episcopal services the book has prayers for all occasions. Great reference for Epscopal liturgy and even answers to questions in the back.

A great read for Protestants looking to reconnect with the merits of liturgical worship. Well worth owning

Love all of the history and commentary to help me understand the content.

So far ,so good 😊

Written or translated mainly by Archbishop Dr Thomas Cranmer, Cambridge scholar, burnt alive at the stake by Queen Blood Mary.This is who we are, or should be.

Great book

Its the Common Prayer Book, and makes life easier when in church. Get the odd look from the elder generation! I line the ability to bookmark though would like to have been able to put in more than one.

The pages were not trimmed and looked very messy. The book is usable except for the looks.