Book of Common Prayer

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550.

Definition

The official service book of the Church of England, compiled by Thomas Cranmer, which replaced Latin services with English ones.

Exam Context

Book of Common Prayer appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for British Depth Studies, especially The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 and Impact in English Parishes.

British Depth Studies The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 Impact in English Parishes

Found in Revision Notes

British Depth Studies

Religious Policy and the Impact on Parish Churches

The English Reformation c.1520–c.1550 • Impact in English Parishes

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