--- product_id: 267167000 title: "The 1662 Book of Common Prayer" price: "€ 46.90" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/267167000-the-1662-book-of-common-prayer store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The 1662 Book of Common Prayer **Price:** € 46.90 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The 1662 Book of Common Prayer - **How much does it cost?** € 46.90 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/267167000-the-1662-book-of-common-prayer) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A Prayerbook for All Christians and All Nations The Book of Common Prayer (1662) is one of the most beloved liturgical texts in the Christian church, and remains a definitive expression of Anglican identitytoday. It is still widely used around the world, in public worship and private devotion, and is revered for both its linguistic and theological virtues. But the classic text of the 1662 prayer book presents several difficulties for contemporary users, especially those outside the Church of England. The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition gently updates the text for contemporary use while retaining some of the spelling and style of the original seventeenth-century English. In this volume, readers will find: state prayers of England have been replaced with prayers that can be used regardless of nation or polity; obscure words and phrases have been modestly revised for clarity, while theprayer book’s original cadence, including many of its traditional spellings and expressions, have been intentionally preserved; and a selection of treasured prayers from later Anglican tradition has been appended. The 1662 prayerbook remains a vital resource today, both in the Anglican Communion and for Christians everywhere. Here it is presented for continued use for today's Christians throughout the world. Review: How Did I Miss This? - The easiest part of the review is the physical quality of the book. It is exceptional (and quite a bargain). Some reviewers have complained that the compact size won't lie flat. This is a well-bound, thick book of handy size, so it is true that it will not lie open flat by itself. However, I'm not sure why this would be a problem for a prayer book, barring some special circumstance. I find it an ideal size. The single ribbon should also be sufficient, but can easily be supplemented by ribbon inserts for Catholic editions of Liturgy of the Hours that slide into the spine or less formal expedients. In short, this is a perfectly designed prayerbook to be used as such, and its compact size makes it handy to have and use. I was aware of the Anglican Church, of course, but outside of an admiration for C.S. Lewis, I had never seen it as having anything to do with me. Its use aboard 19th Century English warships piqued enough curiosity for me to order one for historical reasons. (Thank you Patrick O'Brian and Jack Aubrey.) I was astonished to find a brilliant prayer.resource that provided a straightforward route that covered vast territories of scripture in its morning and evening offices. And that with a minimum of page-flipping. (Even those proficient with the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours will appreciate this.) I loved the original lectionary that simply plods through scripture without many seasonal distractions. (A seasonal lectionary is included too.) The language is like the King James version of the Bible and every psalm and prayer are gems if that appeals to you. The Book of Common Prayer is indeed a treasure if the English language. And Cranmer and other English reformers skillfully brought together an improbable union of Roman Catholic and Reformed thought and worship that any Christian may admire. Thank you to IVP for bringing out such a beautiful and useful edition of this classic. Review: The best edition of the BCP if you are outside England. - This is a great little volume. If you are familiar with the classic editions of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), then this should be very familiar to you. This is the definitive text for worship in the Anglican way. It contains services for Morning and Evening Prayer along with a lectionary of readings. A service for Holy Communion, Baptism, Burial, Matrimony and so forth. It also has the Coverdale translation of the Psalter, a confessional statements in the 39 articles of Religion, a short catechism and a Homily (short sermon) on Justification (this is one of the Homilies taken from the First Book of Homilies, The Official sermons of the Church of England AND one of the formularies used to establish doctrine). To the person that stated there is a typo with "Jesu" on page 3; that is not a typo. That is the spelling the English 1662 BCP uses as well. It is also the way it is spelled on page 19. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,410 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Anglican Christianity (Books) #20 in Christian Rites & Ceremonies Books #33 in Christian Prayer Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 546 Reviews | ## Images ![The 1662 Book of Common Prayer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91NnS4hsGQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How Did I Miss This? *by C***R on September 14, 2023* The easiest part of the review is the physical quality of the book. It is exceptional (and quite a bargain). Some reviewers have complained that the compact size won't lie flat. This is a well-bound, thick book of handy size, so it is true that it will not lie open flat by itself. However, I'm not sure why this would be a problem for a prayer book, barring some special circumstance. I find it an ideal size. The single ribbon should also be sufficient, but can easily be supplemented by ribbon inserts for Catholic editions of Liturgy of the Hours that slide into the spine or less formal expedients. In short, this is a perfectly designed prayerbook to be used as such, and its compact size makes it handy to have and use. I was aware of the Anglican Church, of course, but outside of an admiration for C.S. Lewis, I had never seen it as having anything to do with me. Its use aboard 19th Century English warships piqued enough curiosity for me to order one for historical reasons. (Thank you Patrick O'Brian and Jack Aubrey.) I was astonished to find a brilliant prayer.resource that provided a straightforward route that covered vast territories of scripture in its morning and evening offices. And that with a minimum of page-flipping. (Even those proficient with the Catholic Liturgy of the Hours will appreciate this.) I loved the original lectionary that simply plods through scripture without many seasonal distractions. (A seasonal lectionary is included too.) The language is like the King James version of the Bible and every psalm and prayer are gems if that appeals to you. The Book of Common Prayer is indeed a treasure if the English language. And Cranmer and other English reformers skillfully brought together an improbable union of Roman Catholic and Reformed thought and worship that any Christian may admire. Thank you to IVP for bringing out such a beautiful and useful edition of this classic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best edition of the BCP if you are outside England. *by R***K on June 7, 2025* This is a great little volume. If you are familiar with the classic editions of the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), then this should be very familiar to you. This is the definitive text for worship in the Anglican way. It contains services for Morning and Evening Prayer along with a lectionary of readings. A service for Holy Communion, Baptism, Burial, Matrimony and so forth. It also has the Coverdale translation of the Psalter, a confessional statements in the 39 articles of Religion, a short catechism and a Homily (short sermon) on Justification (this is one of the Homilies taken from the First Book of Homilies, The Official sermons of the Church of England AND one of the formularies used to establish doctrine). To the person that stated there is a typo with "Jesu" on page 3; that is not a typo. That is the spelling the English 1662 BCP uses as well. It is also the way it is spelled on page 19. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The treasure of the Book of Common Prayer *by B***E on June 8, 2025* When I first got this I was very excited because I wanted the full experience of the Book of Common Prayer and I wasn't disappointed. What immediately struck me was the reverential tone throughout. Especially in the entertainment-driven, bad doctrine environment of so much of modern evangelicalism, the contrast was pretty stark. And very welcome. I loved reading all the different services, from Morning and Evening prayer, to Communion, to Baptism, and Matrimony, and others besides. It includes resources such as the 39 Articles, the Creed of Athanasius, and a sermon on justification (salvation). There is even more to be explored and I'm looking forward to it. This is the international version so the language reflects that somewhat, but you still get the impact of this historic work. ## Frequently Bought Together - The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition - How to Use the Book of Common Prayer: A Guide to the Anglican Liturgy - To Be a Christian: An Anglican Catechism (Approved Edition) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/267167000-the-1662-book-of-common-prayer](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/267167000-the-1662-book-of-common-prayer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*