Academic Reading
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Jasper, R.C.D. & Cuming, G.J. (1990). "Ch. 35: The Scottish Book of Common Prayer 1637." (pp. 258-264). In Prayers of the Eucharist: Early and Reformed. 3rd Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press. (Personal Library)
After at least 18 years of debate, in 1534, Scottish bishops were directed by Charles I to "draw up a liturgy as near that of England as might be" (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 258). After attempts and negotiations, there emerged a version approved in 1636. The rite, which blended elements from 1549 and 1552 versions of the Book of Common Prayer was received with some hesitation, chiefly due to an allowance of the presbyter to function in some ways similar to the role of a priest, as well as some references to the presbyter "offering up" the bread and wine (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 259). Language of commemoration remained constant throughout the prayers.
Jasper and Cuming observe that there was strong opposition to the book when it was introduced in 1637, including riots (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 259). The book was quickly dropped, and in 1638 the General Assembly repudiated the book and abolished the episcopacy (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 260). The rite itself was used, however, as an influence on a 1662 revision of the Anglican rite, as well as in Scottish rites of 1764 and American rites of 1790.
After a brief bibliography (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 260), Jasper and Cuming provide the order of Communion.
4/28/26
Jasper, R.C.D. & Cuming, G.J. (1990). "Ch. 35: The Scottish Book of Common Prayer 1637." (pp. 258-264). In Prayers of the Eucharist: Early and Reformed. 3rd Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press. (Personal Library)
After at least 18 years of debate, in 1534, Scottish bishops were directed by Charles I to "draw up a liturgy as near that of England as might be" (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 258). After attempts and negotiations, there emerged a version approved in 1636. The rite, which blended elements from 1549 and 1552 versions of the Book of Common Prayer was received with some hesitation, chiefly due to an allowance of the presbyter to function in some ways similar to the role of a priest, as well as some references to the presbyter "offering up" the bread and wine (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 259). Language of commemoration remained constant throughout the prayers.
Jasper and Cuming observe that there was strong opposition to the book when it was introduced in 1637, including riots (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 259). The book was quickly dropped, and in 1638 the General Assembly repudiated the book and abolished the episcopacy (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 260). The rite itself was used, however, as an influence on a 1662 revision of the Anglican rite, as well as in Scottish rites of 1764 and American rites of 1790.
After a brief bibliography (Jasper & Cuming 1990, p. 260), Jasper and Cuming provide the order of Communion.
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