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The Gutenberg Bible |
| This was the first book to be printed with movable type—on the new printing press invented by Johannes Gutenberg. He printed about 200 copies around the year 1455. If you are trying to read the words, you need to know that it was printed in Latin. This new technology opened up the opportunity to learn and study because it allowed the written word to be reproduced and distributed quickly, cheaply, and in huge quantities. In less than 50 years after the printing of this page, more than 10 million printed books had been produced. Wow! Gutenberg's invention truly was revolutionary! Most important is the fact that it helped to place God's Word in the hands of everyone—not just the church leaders. |