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ENGLISH BIBLES BURNT
BIBLE BURNING During Marys reign, english translations of the Bible are burnt at Saint Pauls Cross, London, to prevent ordinary people reading it Date: circa 1555
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1555 Bibles Burning Burnt Marys Ordinary Pauls Prevent Reign Translations
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This haunting image depicts the moment English Bibles were consigned to the flames at Saint Paul's Cross in London during the reign of Queen Mary I, also known as Bloody Mary, in circa 1555. The burning of these Bibles was a deliberate attempt by the Catholic authorities to suppress the spread of Protestantism and prevent ordinary people from reading the English translations of the sacred text. Mary, a devout Catholic, had ascended to the throne after the death of her Protestant half-sister, Queen Elizabeth I. Fearful of the growing influence of Protestantism and its potential to undermine the power of the Catholic Church, Mary set about reversing the religious reforms of the previous reign. One of her most significant actions was the burning of English Bibles, which had been widely circulated during the reign of Elizabeth I. The burning of the Bibles took place at Saint Paul's Cross, a site that had been used for religious sermons and public proclamations since the 16th century. The image shows a large pile of Bibles, their pages already curling and blackened from the flames. The atmosphere is tense, with onlookers gathered around the edges of the scene, some appearing curious, while others seem horrified at the sight. The burning of the English Bibles was a pivotal moment in English religious history, symbolizing the struggle between Catholic and Protestant beliefs and the efforts of the authorities to maintain control over the spread of religious ideas. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the power of the written word and the lengths to which those in power will go to suppress it.
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