Gutenberg Bible
early book printed with movable type
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Summary
Gutenberg Bible is a version, edition or translation[1]. It ranks in the top 0.61% of version edition or translation entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,610 views/month, #2 of 326).[2]
Key Facts
- Instance of: editio princeps[3]
- Named after: Johannes Gutenberg[4]
- Collection: University Library Johann Christian Senckenberg[5], Württembergische Landesbibliothek[6], National Library of Scotland[7], Widener Library[8], Diocesan Museum in Pelplin[9], Berlin State Library[10], British Library[11], Bodmer Library[12], Library of Congress[13]
- Subclass of: incunable[14]
- Place of publication: Mainz[15]
- Commons category: Gutenberg Bible[16]
- Language of work or name: Latin[17]
- Publication date: 1450[18]
- Edition or translation of: Vulgate[19]
- Has edition or translation: Gutenberg Bible (Moscow ex Leipzig copy)[20]
- Printed by: Johannes Gutenberg[21]
- Commons gallery: Gutenberg Bible[22]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23]
- Copyright status: public domain[24]
Why It Matters
Gutenberg Bible has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] It is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]