Is Prayer Book Commentary an Anglican Genre?
Is Prayer Book Commentary an Anglican Genre? Do we have anything in Logos that would be considered in the genre of Prayer Book Commentary?
https://northamanglican.com/john-boys-and-the-tradition-of-prayer-book-commentary/
Philip Tovey observes that “[p]rayer book commentary is a particularly Anglican genre” that emerges in the seventeenth century (Anglican Confirmation 1662-1820, 2016, p. 14).
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Philip Tovey observes that “[p]rayer book commentary is a particularly Anglican genre” that emerges in the seventeenth century (Anglican Confirmation 1662-1820, 2016, p. 14).
It may have originated with Anglicans (I don't know) but I have Lutheran, Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox commentaries that are of a similar genre. They tend to be historical and/or ceremonial in nature.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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Philip Tovey observes that “[p]rayer book commentary is a particularly Anglican genre” that emerges in the seventeenth century (Anglican Confirmation 1662-1820, 2016, p. 14).
It may have originated with Anglicans (I don't know) but I have Lutheran, Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox commentaries that are of a similar genre. They tend to be historical and/or ceremonial in nature.
Your wide knowledge base and willingness to share what you know is such a blessing to all of us here.
Top Ten Commentaries on The Book of Common Prayer by Drew Keane August 11, 2021
Are there any lists like this for the other denominations?
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Are there any lists like this for the other denominations?
Not that I know of but I'll ask around.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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Are there any lists like this for the other denominations?
It might be easier to find lists for particular ritual/prayer books, if there are any you are specifically interested in.
“The trouble is that everyone talks about reforming others and no one thinks about reforming himself.” St. Peter of Alcántara
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If you are truly interested in pursuing this area, there are two foundational books you need to read before exploring the particulars of any tradition:
- The Shape of the Liturgy - Verbum is the most influential book on the eucharistic prayer - by Dix an Anglican
- Introduction to Liturgical Theology - Verbum is foundational to liturgical theology - by Schmemann who is Eastern Orthodox
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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Are there any lists like this for the other denominations?
It might be easier to find lists for particular ritual/prayer books, if there are any you are specifically interested in.
I will do that. Thanks. Even if I am not particularly interested in a specific book, it is still a way to learn more in general.
If you are truly interested in pursuing this area, there are two foundational books you need to read before exploring the particulars of any tradition:
- The Shape of the Liturgy - Verbum is the most influential book on the eucharistic prayer - by Dix an Anglican
- Introduction to Liturgical Theology - Verbum is foundational to liturgical theology - by Schmemann who is Eastern Orthodox
I added these to my wishlist. Thanks. I still don't know what I don't know, so it makes sense that I should start with general books.
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