Episode 2 of 4
Financing and Production of the Bible
- When
- 1452–1455
- Where
- Mainz
Gutenberg borrowed 800 guilders from Fust in 1452 to commence the Bible project, which was completed in 1455.
For the Bible project, Gutenberg borrowed another 800 guilders from Fust, and work commenced in 1452. In 1455, Gutenberg completed his 42-line Bible, known as the Gutenberg Bible, which is the earliest major book printed in Europe using mass-produced metal movable type.
Sources
- Johannes Gutenberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Gutenberg Bible Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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