Gutenberg Bible

Gutenberg Bible

The Gutenberg Bible was the first major text printed using movable type and the printing press. It was considered the beginning of the revolution of printed books, which increased the availability of major works in Europe and helped to increase literacy in Europe. The increased availability of printed books helped spread the ideas of the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation, and helped increase accessibility of the writings of Early Modern Europe to ordinary, literate citizens. The printing press helped spread Luther’s 95 Theses quickly and efficiently across Europe in 1517.

Johannes Gutenberg

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