The left hand goes on bible. The left hand is closest to the heart. During the 17th century in London the judge would sometimes give you a pardon but only once. You would then be branded on the right thumb with a T for theft, F for felon, M for murder. That is why you raised the right hand to show if you had been branded or not.
Left hand?
The left hand goes on bible. The left hand is closest to the heart. During the 17th century in London the judge would sometimes give you a pardon but only once. You would then be branded on the right thumb with a T for theft, F for felon, M for murder. That is why you raised the right hand to show if you had been branded or not.
Very interesting. Thanks for the tidbit fren. Learn something new everyday!
Your welcome. These past three years I think I've learned more then in my entire life and I'm 61 years old.
So interesting you would say that. I'll be 63 this year. My wife and I say this damn near everyday.
My thoughts, exactly. Thanks, munlee3.
Yes, because you raise your right hand and then the left goes on the bible.
And because the left hand is closer to the heart.