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The "Virgin Queen" refers to Queen Elizabeth I of England, often called this because of her symbolic status as a monarch who never married. Her reign (1558–1603) is particularly important in the history of the English Bible, especially in the context of the Geneva Bible and its influence on later translations, including the King James Version (KJV) and other modern versions. ### 1. **#GenevaBible (1560)** The Geneva Bible was one of the first translations of the Bible into English that was widely used by the English-speaking Protestant community. It was translated by English exiles who had fled the reign of the Catholic Queen Mary I and settled in Geneva, Switzerland, under the leadership of Protestant reformers. The Geneva Bible was known for its strong Calvinist theology and the inclusion of verse divisions and marginal notes that were sometimes controversial to the authorities, including Queen Elizabeth I. - **Elizabeth's Relationship**: Queen Elizabeth I was supportive of the Protestant Reformation and the spread of Protestant translations of the Bible. However, she disapproved of the marginal notes in the Geneva Bible, which were often critical of the monarchy and the hierarchical structure of the Church of England. These notes were sometimes seen as endorsing the idea of resistance to tyrannical rulers, which was seen as a direct challenge to royal authority. Despite this, Elizabeth did not outright ban the Geneva Bible, but she preferred a more controlled, less controversial version. ### 2. **Bishops' Bible (1568)** The Bishops' Bible was commissioned by Elizabeth I as an official Protestant translation of the Bible for use in the Church of England. It was created to compete with the Geneva Bible and to offer a translation that was more aligned with the Church of England's doctrine, without the controversial notes found in the Geneva Bible. The Bishops' Bible was intended to be used in church services and was less radical in its marginal commentary. - **Elizabeth's Influence**: Elizabeth's government was directly involved in the commissioning of the Bishops' Bible, aiming for a more royal-friendly, official version of the scriptures. The Bishops' Bible was the version read in Anglican churches until the King James Version was created.

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