Title page of 'The Great Bible' also known as 'Cromwell's Bible' of 1539. At top, Henry VIII distributes copies of the word of God which is passed down to the population who thank the king for the gift of the 'Bible' in English.

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Title page of 'The Great Bible' also known as 'Cromwell's Bible' of 1539. At top, Henry VIII distributes copies of the word of God which is passed down to the population who thank the king for the gift of the 'Bible' in English.

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