The Gutenberg Bible | Collection in Focus

The Morgan Library & Museum is the only institution in the world to possess three copies of the Gutenberg Bible, the first substantial book printed from movable type in the West. One of the volumes of the Gutenberg Bible is always on display in the museum’s historic East Room in New York City so the public has visual access to it. In this video, John McQuillen, Associate Curator, Printed Books and Bindings, explains how Gutenberg's work revolutionized European literacy and learning.

The Gutenberg Bible marked a revolutionary shift from the laborious, handwritten manuscripts of the past to a more efficient and accessible method of book production. This innovation paved the way for the widespread availability of printed materials, enabling the rapid spread of knowledge and ideas, and playing a crucial role in the Renaissance and the Protestant Reformation. The Gutenberg Bible's technical and cultural impact was profound, ushering in a new era of mass communication and literacy that would shape the course of Western civilization.

[Otaku]

Had the opportunity to read this bible when I was completing my Masters Degree; one of my favorite life experiences.

[rb]

Amazing ❤ had the opportunity to hold the 1st ever original copy at the Beinecke library today. Was truly a privilege. Thank you for this video ❤

[nightborg]

That Bible looks better after hundreds of years than one school notebook in a month

[fabianarmilla]

Who is here after seeing Adam sell it at the Pawn Shop?

[morenoh]

Video says Gutenberg printed 180 copies of the Bible. I thought it was way more. I thought the Bible quickly became the most widely circulated book.

[jimmyallen]

i have a modern day virgin of a gutenberg, but lt's in latin still in the box. i can't read the language. i am going to donate some how...

[CPATuttle]

1455 and has the 7 dueterocannon books Protestants removed in the 1, 500’s

[xvvmxcf]

they said this was the first book. but just cuz something wasn't in a book shape doesnt make this the first

[Dante_]

"In principio creavit Deus caelum et terram"
(At the first God made the heaven and the earth.)

[badjaeaux]

it is only 80 to 150M at auction, that is two F35 fighter jets

[Dude-etiquette]

This would get more views if Rebecca was telling the story

[Happy-uywc]

I can't believe that that man touched the Gutenberg Bible with his bare hands, he should use cotton or latex gloves.

[johntomlinson]

Cultural appropriation of a European artifact

[Zeus-ubcc]

Book printing had already started before the gutenberg press started to print the bible, the first printed book was the Dimond Sutra, it was printed in Japan (in 868 AD), why is the gutenberg bible considered the first printed book?