Johannes Gutenberg prints his first Bible using movable type

On 23 February 1455, Johannes Gutenberg printed his first Bible using movable type, revolutionising knowledge dissemination and paving the way for the modern information age

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Publisted at 8:12 AM, Sun Feb 23rd, 2025

On 23 February 1455, Johannes Gutenberg forever altered the course of human history by printing his first Bible using movable type, an invention that heralded the dawn of mass communication.

This revolutionary feat not only made sacred scripture more widely accessible but also laid the groundwork for the dissemination of knowledge, fueling the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the very spirit of intellectual progress.

The meticulous craftsmanship of the Gutenberg Bible, with its crisp blackletter script and illuminated embellishments, testified to the convergence of artistry and technology.

With this singular achievement, Gutenberg did not merely print a book; he ignited an information revolution that would shape the modern world.

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