Stephen Tong, Building the Church of England: the Book of Common Prayer and the Edwardian Reformation. Brill, St Andrews Studies in Reformation History, Leiden, 2023. ISBN 978-90-04-54784-1.

Key Points

• To examine the role of the Book of Common Prayer in shaping the Church of England during the Edwardian Reformation.
• Analytical exploration of historical texts and documents related to the Book of Common Prayer.
• Assessment of theological and liturgical changes introduced in the Edwardian period.
• Illustrates how the Book of Common Prayer facilitated significant reforms in worship and church practices.
• Highlights the impact of these changes on the identity and governance of the Church of England.