HoP 372 - Strong, Silent Type - the Printing Press

Discover how the printing press revolutionized knowledge and society, setting the stage for the Reformation. Explore its pivotal role in spreading classical and religious texts, allowing thinkers like Copernicus and Montaigne to flourish. Dive into how Wittenberg became a hotbed for Martin Luther's works, forever changing the German language and theological debate. Uncover the challenges the Catholic Church faced as printed materials transformed religious authority, illuminating the profound impact of print on both theology and humanism.