The revision of the Eucharist in the Church of England : a study of liturgical change in the twentieth century
The Church of England has experienced two substantial periods of liturgical revisior during this century, spanning between them almost 50 years. The reforms came in response to pressures for change within Church and society, and also reflectec doctrinal, missiological and scholarly tensions within the Church itself. The significance of the first period of revision, 1906-1928, is frequently underestimated The literature emphasizes the 1928 Prayer Book's role as a disciplinary standard, bu1 neglects the liturgical debate and discussion which lay behind it. While the Book itself was a conservative revision of the 1662 Prayer Book, the background to its compilatior reveals two important and vigorous strands of debate. Firstly, the Church was struggling to find an identity and character as a catholic, as well as a reformed, body and secondly, there were impassioned pleas for a more accessible liturgy to meet the needs of unchurched people. The second period of revision, 1955-1980, culminating in the publication of the Alternative Service Book, was more obviously successful in translating pressures fOr change into a living liturgy. The most significant influence was the widespread adoption of 'parish communion'
Lloyd, Edward Gareth
Worship; Liturgical commission
The revision of the Eucharist in the Church of England : a study of liturgical change in the twentieth century. The Church of England has experienced two substantial periods of liturgical revisior during this century, spanning between them almost 50 years. The reforms came in response to pressures for change within Church and society, and also reflectec doctrinal, missiological and scholarly tensions within the Church itself. The significance of the first period of revision, 1906-1928, is frequently underestimated The literature emphasizes the 1928 Prayer Book's role as a disciplinary standard, bu1 neglects the liturgical debate and discussion which lay behind it. While the Book itself was a conservative revision of the 1662 Prayer Book, the background to its compilatior reveals two important and vigorous strands of debate. Firstly, the Church was struggling to find an identity and character as a catholic, as well as a reformed, body and secondly, there were impassioned pleas for a more accessible liturgy to meet the needs of unchurched people. The second period of revision, 1955-1980, culminating in the publication of the Alternative Service Book, was more obviously successful in translating pressures fOr change into a living liturgy. The most significant influence was the widespread adoption of 'parish communion'
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