This Week in Christian History: Oscar Romero, Gregorian Calendar, Gutenberg Bible

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter

'Gutenberg Bible' Published - February 23, 1455

A page from a first edition Johannes Gutenberg Bible sits on display in the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
A page from a first edition Johannes Gutenberg Bible sits on display in the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. | (Photo: The Christian Post / Samuel Smith)

This week marks the anniversary of when Johann Gutenberg used his innovative printing press to publish the Holy Bible.

Considered the first notable book to be printed on moveable metal type, the Gutenberg Bible was published in two volumes written in Latin.

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Of the 180 original Gutenberg Bibles, it is believed that only 49 remain to the modern day. Their market value is estimated to be in the millions of dollars.

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