The Puritans of Massachusetts Bay injected a strong dose of the Old Testament into the English common law heritage. The puritans cited ___________ authority for each crime and punishment.

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The sentence directly states that the Puritans cited "Biblical" authority, indicating that the Old Testament was an important source of law for them. The other choices (A, B, and D) are incorrect because they are not mentioned in the sentence as sources of authority for the Puritans.

The Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Injected a Strong Dose of the Old