Gutenberg Bible

Definition

The Gutenberg Bible is the first major book printed using mass-produced movable metal type in Europe. It marked the start of the "Gutenberg Revolution" and the age of printed books in the West.

Analogy

Think of the Gutenberg Bible like a smartphone's debut to society. Just as smartphones revolutionized communication, making it faster and more accessible, so did the Gutenberg Bible for information dissemination and literacy.

Related terms

Printing Press: A machine invented by Johannes Gutenberg that uses pressure to transfer ink from movable type to paper, revolutionizing book production.

Movable Type: Individual characters made from metal or wood that can be arranged and rearranged to form text for printing.

Gutenberg Revolution: The period during which Johannes Gutenberg's invention of mechanical movable type led to a drastic increase in literacy rates and spread of knowledge throughout Europe.