Vernacular Language Origins

Many social changes emerged following the Protestant Reformation. The printing press and mass production of books were a major source of growth and success to the Reformation (Document 3). Because of the printing press, Martin Luther’s message was simply spread throughout Europe. Now that people could access the Bible on their own, the Europeans were able to study Scripture without a

Latin was the language of scholars. Anyone otherwise did not speak that language or were illiterate and therefore beyond understanding. In 1517 most of the people in Saxony could not write, let alone read. It was not uncommon for the ones who could

The Printing press was a big part of why the protestant reformation happened by helping Martin Luther spread his saying faster. In document II the invention of Gutenberg’s printing press it made is easier to spread the words of people this made it harder for the Catholic religion to spread the religion because it would spread information quicker and the Catholic Church couldn't do anything even if they tried and people started believing what the Printing press would say and started disbelieving in the church.

To recap, the printing press was a phenomenal and a unique apparatus. It was constructed by a goldsmith named Johannes Gutenberg. The printing press made the lives of everyone simple, it was used for printing things. It was a big advancement during this time period. It was auspicious and many famous people used it such as Martin Luther. Martin Luther used it because he was disappointed with his church because they were selling indulgences. The printing press made it possible for Luther to copy 95 theses and nail them in the front door. The 95 these were known all through out, this would be impossible without the printing press to make the 95 Theses known “throughout Germany in two weeks and throughout Europe in a month.”. Although one of the consequences of the printing press was exploration, reformation was the most important because the printing press made people more literate and created new believes. They had a better understanding of the Bible and were able to tell if the pope was lying to them or not. This is why the most important consequence of the printing press was

The printing press was one of the most important inventions in human history. It brought the world out of the dark ages, improved literacy, standardized languages, made maps infinitely more accurate and even improved the scientific community. Possibly the biggest impact that the printing press had during this time was its effect on religion. New translations of the bible were printed, the protestant reformation made possible, and several new religions would come about as a direct result of the invention of the printing press. The invention shook the foundation of knowledge, religion, and foundation, and it continues to do so to this day.

In the 1450’s books were only accessible for rich people, as their scarcity and the complicity of creating, making most of the people illiterate. Thanks to the facility the printing press brought for books, they became more accessible and people started to learn how to read and write, to later on read the Bible and realise the Catholic Church was not pure at all. And to support this statement document C that tells us that people started to unfollow the church and streets follow Martin Luther in the new religion of reformation. Clearly showing that for the 1560 Europe was divided, and instead of being mostly catholic they passed to be half Protestant. And because of the points said above, and the evidence of the documents the printing press had more important effects in reformation era, instead of

    The printing press had such an impact partly because it helped spread religion. In the textbook “World History” on page 364 at the bottom of that page it states “The new printing presses spread Luther’s writings throughout Germany and Scandinavia, prompting him to declare that “printing was God’s highest act of grace.” This reveals that even people back then admitted that the printing press made a huge change in society between the 1300’s and 1700’s. Then in document E it shows an image of people making books and

As a result of this need, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1436, along with Johannes Fust and Peter Schöffer, however Gutenberg is better known for the invention of the printing press, or the Gutenberg Press. Gutenberg’s first printing press had replaceable moveable wooden letters, which was later replaced by metal letters. The first printing press, was completed in 1440, four years after it was first invented. By 1482, there were a total of 100 printing presses in Western Europe: fifty in Italy, thirty in Germany, nine in France, eight in Spain and Holland, and four in England. The Gutenberg Press remained the standard method for printing until the 20th century. The Gutenberg Press is known for creating a revolution in the production of books, and for also for initiating rapid development in science, art and religion through the communication of text.

There are thousands upon thousands of books in libraries spread all around the world. Some of those books are newer than others; some are thicker; some are about history, geography, economics, or engineering. No matter the type of book, it took just a couple hours to print them. It is incredible to think how it is possible to have so many books available for us, and we can have access anytime we want. Although, many centuries ago books were very different from modern books. In fact, the earliest books were written on scrolls. In the Middle Age, books were produced by monks who copied them with pen and ink to study them later. Even a small book with just less than hundred pages could have taken several weeks or maybe months to be completed. A longer book, such as the Bible, could have taken years to copy. This tedious and exhausting process ended in 1444. In 1471 there were about 15 printing presses open. Mainly in the area of Germany because that was where Gutenberg invented the press. Also in the center of Italy because that’s where trade was made and the printing press was used by the pope and the church. [Doc.2] In 1500 over a 100 printing presses were being used mainly in Germany and in the center of Italy.[Doc. 2]

Johannes Gutenberg had first established the printing press in Europe in 1471. The press had two major after-effects, including the increase of exploration and the Reformation. Because of its impact, the Reformation is undeniably a great effect of the press. Along the creation of the printing, played a significant role during the Reformation, which ultimately led to widespread education about religion, the challenging of the Church’s corruption, and the spreading of ideas of Protestantism. Education and religion in Europe were never the same once the printing press was introduced.

Latin is “used by ancient Romans and widely disseminated throughout western Europe by the Roman Empire. It was perpetuated in the Middle Ages, chiefly through the agency of the Roman Catholic Church” (Householder). Latin “is the source from which the Romance languages—chiefly French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, and Spanish—are derived” (Householder.) Latin is a very widely used and translated language around the world and originated from the Roman Church. “Latin was one of several related languages of ancient Italy.

Johann Gutenberg is presumed to be the inventor of the printing press, starting the first printing company in the late 1430’s. Before the press, all books and other writings had been done by hand, resulting in script being expensive, inconsistent, and prone to

Created by Johannes Gutenberg, The Gutenberg Bible was the first mass produced book through the use of a moveable printer. Known for its artistic Latin writing, the Bible only has forty-nine copies remaining, one residing at the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. The Gutenberg Bible exhibits religious qualities from the message, directly from God, and the original purpose of the creation of the Bible.

Quite a few of the Old English vocabulary can still be found in the Modern English we speak and read today, it is just the spelling that differ is some places. Therefore, if read from a vocabulary perspective, there are familiar words, for example, “awriten” which is “written”, “læst” is “last”, “forð” is “forth”, “steorra” is “star”, etc. These are words which seems familiar, but because of the various influences and where English comes from there is differences and unfamiliar words. Modern English differ from Old English because as the language grew it took in more words and replaced old versions of words (2011:22). For example, the word “sacerda” which means “priests” is from the Latin word “sacerdos” and “folc” and “ic” is Germanic words for “people” and “I”. There are also words from Anglo-Saxon, like “heretoga” which is now “leader or commander” and “tungelwitegan” which is now “wise

One of the most important books in the history of design is The Gutenberg Bible, also known as the Mazarin Bible and the 42-Line Bible. It is often considered one of the first notable books to have been printed because unlike early books, this book was printed with movable type. Invented by Johann Gutenberg, his invention changed the course of technology and the way people gained knowledge forever.