Henry VIII Used the Bible to Justify His Annulment… But Was He Wrong?

Did Henry VIII really have a biblical reason to end his marriage to Catherine of Aragon… or was he interpreting scripture to suit his own desires?

In this video, we explore the religious argument at the heart of the King’s Great Matter: Henry VIII’s claim that his marriage was against God’s law.

Using Leviticus 20:21, Henry argued that marrying his brother’s widow brought divine punishment. But there’s a problem: his marriage wasn’t childless, and his queen strongly denied ever being truly his brother’s wife.

We’ll also examine the apparent contradiction in Deuteronomy 25:5, which seems to command the very marriage Henry claimed was sinful.

So were these verses truly in conflict?
Did Leviticus really take precedence?
Or was this a matter of interpretation and power?

We’ll also explore the role of canon law, papal authority, and the irony of Henry later marrying Anne Boleyn after a relationship with her sister.

This isn’t just a theological debate.
It’s the moment a personal crisis became a religious revolution.

Watch my full episode: The Six-Year Wait: Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the Great Matter (1527–1533)
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