Book Title: The book of common-prayer, and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the Church of England : together with the psalter or psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.

Author: Church of England.

Image Title: Massacre of the Innocents

Scripture Reference:

• Matthew 2 (further images / scripture text)

Description: At King Herod the Great’s order, soldiers kill all the male infants in Bethlehem. Meanwhile, Mary and Joseph escape with Jesus to Egypt (upper right).

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