Annulment

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Scripture used by Henry to prove unlawful marriage?
Leviticus - 'If a man take his brothers wife ...They will be childless'.
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Scripture used by Catherine to defend the marriage?
Deuteronomy - 'His brother shall take her and raise up seed'.
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How was Catherine's scripture opposed?
Henry's team of propagandists argued it was Judaic law.
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What was the main problem with Henry's scripture?
Catherine claimed she was a virgin when they married and that her marriage to Arthur hadn't been consummated.
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Why did Henry believe his marriage was void?
Thought the papal dispensation that allowed their marriage was invalid therefore the marriage was unlawful.
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Card 2

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Scripture used by Catherine to defend the marriage?

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Deuteronomy - 'His brother shall take her and raise up seed'.

Card 3

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How was Catherine's scripture opposed?

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Card 4

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What was the main problem with Henry's scripture?

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Card 5

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Why did Henry believe his marriage was void?

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