Echoing the Word: The Bible in the Eucharist

This book explores the Biblical origins of the words of the Eucharistic prayers available through common worship in the Church of England. It looks at the journey those prayers have gone though and their links to other Christian denominations where appropriate. This may sound a bit 'dry' but the book is accessible, especially to those who are familiar with the words, through hearing them week after week in church. I would recommend reading the chapters on the 8 variations in small 'bites', preferably with the whole text accessible. I found it very interesting, and was amused by the authors evident desire to re-write a few bits of liturgy themselves!

Excellent book.Explains the changes in the liturgy starting from 1649, when Cranmer's first Prayer Book came out, to the present day.Does not take sides but gives reasons for the change.A most edifying book and a good read.

what an excellent, well written book. Explains the liturgy so clearly and simply. Everyone in my opinion who is contemplating Confirmation should read this book. It answers so many questions my vicar did not or could not.It took me right to the heart of the Eucharist .

Everything as promised. You're definitely not the Flower Pot Men! Good job lads!

Very happy with purchase and service.

The closet Anglican in me absolutely relished in this. The lay-theologian in me found this fascinating. And the Pentecostal in me lamented that pentecostal worship often lacks such textual depth and richness. We have much to learn, and books like this are a gift to enliven our minds to those things that we can easily take for granted.—Tristan Sherwin, author of Living the Dream?:The Problem with Escapist, Exhibitionist, Empire-Building Christianity

arrived promptly. a very useful book on the subject. strongly recommended.