Book Title: The Holy Bible, : containing the Old Testament, and the New: : Newly translated out of the originall tongues: and with the former translations diligently compared and reuised, by his Maiesties speciall commandement. Appointed to be read in churches.

Author: Bible. English. Authorized. 1630.

Image Title: Royal Coat of Arms of King Charles I

Description: The royal coat of arms of King Charles I (1600-1649) who reigned over England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1625 until his execution in 1649. The shield is cut into quarters: the first and fourth quarters (top-left and bottom-right) contain the three passant guardant lions representing England, the second quarter (top-right) contains the rampant lion representing Scotland, and the third quarter (bottom-left) contains a harp representing Ireland. The French inscription surrounding the shield, “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE,” reads as, “shame upon him who thinks evil,” and the French inscription at the bottom, “DIEU ET MON DROIT,” which reads, “God and my right,” which is a reference to the belief that the King or Queen has the divine right to rule.

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