Episode 154: English Equality
The History of English Podcast
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The Book of Common Prayer
In 15 forty nine, the archbishop of canterbury named thomas cranmer compiled an entirely english prayer book to be used for those common ceremonies and rituals. That was the book that became known as the book of common prayer. It was essential, a handbook for most religious ceremonies in england. And it provided the language to be used by priests, at least at key moments in the service. So once again we see this emerging notion that english was the equal of latin, and could even replace latin in traditional church services.
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