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Burning Bible Translat
The church establishment burns translations of the Bible into english, which would make the scriptures accessible to all and thus diminish the power of the clergy
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Media ID 612519
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1556 Burning Burns Censorship Clergy Establishment Power Scriptures Translations Accessible
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Experience the powerful symbolism of history with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Burning Bible Translations" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures a pivotal moment in the struggle for religious freedom. The fiery destruction of forbidden Scriptures, intended to limit access to the Word of God, instead fueled the desire for knowledge and empowered the masses. Let this inspiring canvas print ignite your home or office, serving as a reminder of the enduring spirit of defiance and the triumph of the human will.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the moment of the Burning of the Heretical Books in 1556, a pivotal event in the history of the English Reformation. The fire consumes a pile of forbidden translations of the Bible into English, which had been declared heretical by the Church establishment. The power of the Church to control access to the Scriptures and maintain its authority over the laity was at stake in this political and religious conflict. The Burning Bible Translat, as this event came to be known, was orchestrated by the Catholic authorities under Mary I, also known as Bloody Mary, who sought to reverse the Protestant reforms initiated during the reign of her father, Henry VIII. The English Bible translations, which had been made available during the reign of Edward VI, posed a threat to the Church's monopoly on religious knowledge and interpretation. The burning of these translations was a symbolic act of censorship, intended to remind the population of the Church's power to define orthodoxy and punish dissent. However, the very act of burning these books also served to increase their value and desirability, as they became symbols of resistance and martyrdom for those who risked their lives to possess them. The Burning Bible Translat marked a turning point in the history of the English Bible and its accessibility to the masses. It was not until the reign of Elizabeth I, who came to power after Mary's death, that the English Bible was officially authorized and widely distributed. This historical image serves as a reminder of the complex interplay of power, politics, and religion in the context of the English Reformation and the struggle for religious and intellectual freedom.
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