The Old Service-Books of the English Church (1910)

The Old Service-Books Of The English Church is a book written by Christopher Wordsworth and published in 1910. This book is a comprehensive study of the liturgical books used in the English Church prior to the Reformation. The author provides a detailed examination of the various service-books, including the Sarum Missal, the York Missal, and the Hereford Missal, among others. The book also includes a discussion of the history and development of the English liturgy, as well as an analysis of the changes that occurred during the Reformation. The author draws upon a range of primary sources, including manuscripts and printed books, to provide a thorough and authoritative account of the subject. This book is an important resource for scholars and students of liturgical history, as well as anyone interested in the history of the English Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.