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British Library

British Library: The Gutenberg Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website from The British Library, one can view high quality digitized images of the Gutenberg Bible. Also includes biographical information on Gutenberg as well as notes on how his Bible was made and interesting details about it.
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Other

Gutenberg Digital: Gutenberg and the Gutenberg Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
An incredible website offering the entire Gutenberg Bible, information about Gutenberg and the history of printing. Rich variety of images and a wealth of information. Loading times will be slow, so be patient. Interactive and complete -...
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Website
Great Idea Finder

The Great Idea Finder: Gutenberg Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
This page profiles the Gutenberg Bible and the moveable type process used to print. Contains bibliography information and related links.
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Website
Other

Uwm Libraries: The Bible

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about the Gutenberg Bible also known as the "42-line Bible." Includes images which can be enlarged for viewing purposes.
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Article
Other

Annie Sechrist: The Role of the Printing Press in the Reformation

For Students 9th - 10th
Handwritten bibles were seldom found anywhere but within the walls of churches or in the hands of clergymen until the printing press afforded the opportunity for more production, faster, so that anyone willing and able to purchase one...
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Handout
Other

The Second Millenia: Gutenberg: 1455 Printed Matters

For Students 9th - 10th
This website discusses the life and times of Johann Gutenberg and the first printed Bible, also known as the "42 line Bible." It mentions printing techniques.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Johannes Gutenberg

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
History for Kids features the history of Johannes Guttenberg a German goldsmith, printer and publisher who is best known for developing a Movable Type for printing. Includes worksheets, activities and quizzes.