Greetings Card : BREECHES GENEVA BIBLE
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BREECHES GENEVA BIBLE
Geneva Breeches Bible, photographed at Whitehall, Cheam. Date: 1557
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1557 Breeches Cheam Geneva Photographed Whitehall
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of beautifully designed greeting cards, featuring the captivating image of the "Geneva Breeches Bible" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This exquisite card showcases a rare 16th-century artifact, the Geneva Breeches Bible, photographed at Whitehall in Cheam, with a date of 1557. With its rich history and intriguing details, this card is a perfect selection for those who appreciate the beauty of the past. Add a touch of elegance and historical charm to your correspondence with this unique and thoughtful greeting card from Media Storehouse."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: The Geneva Breeches Bible at Whitehall, Cheam (1557) The Geneva Breeches Bible, a significant relic of religious history, is captured in this evocative photograph taken at Whitehall in Cheam, Surrey. Dated 1557, this rare and intriguing edition of the Bible is a testament to the rich heritage of the Protestant Reformation in England. The Geneva Breeches Bible, so named for its distinctive typographical feature of using the term "breeches" instead of "loins" in the Old Testament, was the first English translation to be authorized by Queen Elizabeth I. It was produced by a team of Protestant scholars in Geneva, Switzerland, and was intended to provide an alternative to the Catholic Douai-Rheims Bible, which had been the standard English Bible since the time of King James I. In this photograph, the Bible is seen resting on a table, its pages open to reveal the meticulously typeset text. The leather-bound volume, with its ornate cover and gilded edges, exudes an air of antiquity and reverence. The room in which it is housed, Whitehall in Cheam, adds to the sense of history and tradition. The Geneva Breeches Bible played a crucial role in the spread of Protestantism in England, as it provided an accessible and accurate translation of the Scriptures for English-speaking Protestants. Its influence can be seen in the many subsequent English translations of the Bible, including the King James Version. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, allowing us to connect with a time when the written word held the power to shape the course of history. The Geneva Breeches Bible at Whitehall, Cheam, is a reminder of the enduring importance of religious texts and the role they play in shaping our collective cultural heritage.
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