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As originally printed in "Olde English" at Rheims in 1582. (Hardcover over premium colour & paper) - Be sure to check out the other versions offered in the series. - Zero "revisions" or "updates" to the text to "improve readability". - A scanned facsimile of the actual pages originally printed in Rheims in 1582 for a truly authentic feel. Own a piece of history and help preserve this historical record. - Not a Douay-Reims version of the New Testament (which is usually a "Challoner" revision). This is exactly as it was when printed in Rheims in 1582. Take an authentic step back in history. COMMENTARY: As noted, the Rheims New Testament was published in 1582 A.D. in a single volume. For want of finances, the Old Testament was not published until the first volume appeared in 1609 A. D., and the second volume completing the Old Testament in 1610 A.D (Before the KJV). The Douay- Rheims Bible was created for distribution in England. However the stringent Protestant Penal Laws in England forbade the entrance and ownership of this, God's Holy Word, which was considered inimical to the English government and highly treasonable. An interesting contretemps from those who claimed to be setting God's Word free.