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Gutenberg Bible

42-line Bible, Mazarin Bible, or B42
Book • 1454
The Gutenberg Bible, printed in the 1450s, is an edition of the Latin Vulgate, a translation of the Hebrew Bible and the Greek New Testament by St. Jerome.

It is renowned for its historical significance and aesthetic qualities, representing a pivotal moment in the mass production of books.

The text is based on the Paris Bible tradition, with emendations and divergences.

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