Book Of Common Prayer Collection

John KNOX (1513-1572), theologian, reformer of the Scottish Church
6203095 John KNOX (1513-1572), theologian, reformer of the Scottish Church; (add.info.: John KNOX (1513-1572), theologian, reformer of the Scottish Church

Frontispiece from the Book of Common Prayer
1578051 Frontispiece from the Book of Common Prayer; (add.info.: Frontispiece from the Book of Common Prayer. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Title page of Book of Common Prayer, 17th century (engraving)
3782772 Title page of Book of Common Prayer, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Title page of Book of Common Prayer, published in 1662 by John Bill and Christopher Barker in London)

Frontispiece, The Book of Common Prayer, 1549 (litho)
475450 Frontispiece, The Book of Common Prayer, 1549 (litho) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Notes made by Izaak Walton, c1662. Artist: Izaak Walton
Notes made by Izaak Walton, c1662. Entries made on the fly-leaf of a copy of The Book of Common Prayer, recording the births of three of his children and the deaths of Rachel Floud, his first wife

The Battle of the Rubric, 1866. Artist: John Tenniel
The Battle of the Rubric, 1866. The Archbishop of Canterbury says My Friends! My Friends! You ll Destroy that good old Book of Prayer between You

Guess at my Meaning: a caricature of Henry Sacheverell, 18th Century (engraving)
XJF909339 Guess at my Meaning: a caricature of Henry Sacheverell, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Title page of a 1662 edition of the Book of Common Prayer, engraved by David Loggan

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Specimens from the first Book of Common Prayer, 16th century

CRANMER: COMMON PRAYER. Title-page of the edition of Thomas Cranmers The Book of Common Prayer, London, 1549

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Title page of the first edition of the final text of the Book of Common Prayer, London, 1662, engraved by David Loggan

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Step back in time with these captivating glimpses into the rich history of the Book of Common Prayer. From its title pages adorned with intricate engravings and lithographs in the 16th and 17th centuries, to Izaak Walton's personal notes, these treasured editions tell the story of a religious text that shaped the English-speaking world. Witness the Battle of the Rubric, a satirical take on the theological debates surrounding the prayer book, and the influential reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who championed its use. Delve deeper into the origins of this iconic text with editions from Thomas Cranmer and the final text of 1662, beautifully engraved by David Loggan. Join us on this journey through history as we explore the Book of Common Prayer, a testament to the enduring power of faith and tradition.