Johannes Gutenberg

Johannes Gutenberg, grâce à son invention de l'imprimerie, a transformé la production de la Bible, réduisant drastiquement le temps de sa reproduction. Malgré son ingéniosité, financièrement en difficulté, il perdit un procès contre le banquier Johann Fust. Ses innovations ont néanmoins révolutionné l'édition et ont eu un impact durable.

Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

Martin Luther translated the Bible into German in the sixteenth century to make Scripture accessible to everyone, affirming the principle of “sola scriptura”. This translation made it possible to criticise Catholic practices lacking a biblical foundation, such as indulgences. It also played a major role in standardising the German language and spreading the ideas of the Protestant Reformation, particularly through printing.

Level: Easy Audience: Beginners