#  Prof. em. Frank Romano: Gutenberg and the History of the Printed Bible 

 



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 **December 2, 2017** 

 11:00AM - 11:00AM EST 

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 **The Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA**  



 

 



 

**Gutenberg and the History of the Printed Bible** Saturday December 2   
The Museum of Printing is presenting a unique exhibition and 2 lectures on Gutenberg and the history of the printed Bible Saturday, December 2. Over 10 rare Bibles and replicas of Gutenberg Bible pages will be exhibited, as well as other materials. Two 1-hour presentations are scheduled at 11 am and 1 pm.  
   
Gutenberg chose the Bible as the first product of his marvelous invention of movable type in 1455. Martin Luther was the first to translate the Bible into the vernacular, in his case, German.  
   
For two centuries it was punishable by death to print the Bible in any language other than Latin, although the Old Testament existed in Hebrew and Greek. But under King James, a major effort created the translation known to most of the world, and a virtual war broke out over who would print it.  
   
You will also learn:  
• Why it took Gutenberg three attempts to get the font right.  
• Why Gutenberg lost everything just as his Bible was being produced.  
• Why no two Gutenberg Bibles are the same.  
• How an unknown monk used print to challenge the most powerful force on earth.  
• Who invented the forerunner of Twitter and Blogging.  
   
This very special presentation by Professor Emeritus Frank Romano will trace the fascinating history of the Bible. He has personally seen most of the 48 Gutenberg Bible sets that remain on this planet.  
   
This event is free for members. $10 for all others. No charge for children and seniors.  
 The Museum of Printing is located at 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA  
We are open Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm and other times by request  
[www.MuseumOfPrinting.org](http://www.MuseumOfPrinting.org)  
 

 

 



 

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