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What made bibles more avilable for people?
The invention and use of the printing press made bibles and other literature available to those people who could read.
Why do you think Gutenberg decided that the first book he would print on his printing press would be the Bible?
Gutenberg could show that the printing press was not an invention of the devil if it was used for the printing and supply of Bibles. His life was safe.
When was the first Bible imprinted?
Gutenberg printed bibles shortly after inventing his version of the printing press, around 1453.
What has the author H Latham written?
H. Latham has written: 'Oxford Bibles and printing at Oxford' -- subject(s): Bible
What is the King James Bible HE SHE Bible 1611?
There was a proofreading error in the first printing, where Ruth was referred to be the pronoun "he." The proofreader who stood next to the press and read the pages as they came off noticed the mistake and the page was reset. Bibles printed before the correction were "he" bibles and the corrected edition were "she" bibles.
Was the enlightenment only an intellectual concept?
It began as an intellectual movement but then spread to all aspects of society. Consider its huge impact on religion, specifically the Protestant Reformation fueled by the printing press and the printing of Bibles in the vernacular.
Where is the date in a Bible that reflects the date it was printed?
Most modern Bibles have the copyright and/or the printing date on one of the first pages, usually following the title page, preceding the introduction- if there is one, and contents page. Sometimes it may appear at the bottom of the title page. Commonly, older Bibles did not always include a printing date and other means have to be used to pinpoint the date.
Did the christian crusaders bring there bibles with them?
In crusader times there was no printing in Europe so all bibles were written by hand. They were also very large and heavy. It is very unlikely that anyone except a group of priests would take a bible to the middle east.
What did Massachusetts do with the printing press once it was made?
The printing press was invented about 200 years before Massachusetts was established so by the time it was settled in 1620 the printing press was a vital part of life. Tne Pilgrams brought bibles with them and other books into the New World and later newspapers and handbills were created.
Who helped popularize his faith by printing a German language bible?
Martin Luther (not the afro-american activist, although their names are exactly the same) translated it and Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing technology. So they have easily spread their German language bibles.
What was the first thing printing press was used for?
The first thing the printing press was used for was to produce the Gutenberg Bible, which was the first major book printed using movable type in Europe. This marked a significant turning point in the history of publishing and made books more accessible to a wider audience.
How many pages are there in the english Bible?
There are about 1300 pages in the standard version of the English Bible. Some Bibles have more or less pages, depending on the version and printing format.
