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The Gutenberg Bible

http://prodigi.bl.uk/gutenbg/default.asp

The Gutenberg Bible web site from the British Library provides online access to the two full copies of the Gutenberg Bible that the library holds. The Gutenberg Bible was printed in 1454-5 and the British Library holds one printed on paper and one on vellum. These bibles were digitised by researchers and technical experts from Keio University in Japan. The digital Images are available from the web site. The web site also include information on the project and details of related projects.

 


Historical theme: Ecclesiastical & religious history
Geographical area: Europe
Period: 15th Century
Resource type: Primary sources