What did Cranmer think he was doing?

by Colin Buchanan

Colin Buchanan argues that Cranmer’s 1549 Prayer Book was intentionally a ‘first stage’ towards a clearly Protestant and Reformed position. Cranmer had significantly revised the existing liturgies, particularly the Mass, but his most radical innovation was the use of English throughout - causing some distress to those parts of the realm, such as Cornwall, where this was even more foreign a liturgical language than Latin.

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Johns · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful deep background for anyone interested in the liturgy of the traditional Anglican church.

[Cameron Maxworthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What it lacks in length, it more than makes up for in depth. A very helpful look at understanding and appreciating the successive changes across Cranmer's Prayer Books.