Library &
Links
Explore our archives to deepen your research on the history of typography and the printing press, along with a selection of links to museums and Christian resources online.
Archive library
Dive into the history of the printing press and the Bible: Gutenberg's biography, the evolution of writing, typography,
medieval manuscripts and great discoveries — all available for free download.
The Printing Press and the Bible in 63 languages
Thanks to Gutenberg's invention, the Bible was able to reach every corner of the world. Select a language below to discover the history and impact of this cultural revolution.
Johannes Gutenberg
From Mainz to the printing press — the life and trials of an inventor.
Great discoveries
From 1608 to 1989 — a timeline of inventions that changed the world.
The birth of writing
From clay tablets to alphabets — 5300 years of history.
The Bible
History of the Canon, from Hebrew manuscripts to the first printed editions.
Typography
Movable type, fonts and typeface families through the centuries.
The manuscript
Scriptoria, monk scribes and the evolution of medieval writing.
The different presses
From Gutenberg's press to the Heidelberg — the evolution of printing machines.
Links
A selection of online resources to go further: printing and Bible museums around the world,
as well as Christian websites to deepen your reading and understanding of the Scriptures.
Printing museums
Gutenberg-Museum
Mainz, Germany
Visit site SwitzerlandPapiermühle
Basel, Switzerland
Visit site BelgiumPlantin-Moretus
Antwerp, Belgium
Visit site FranceMuseum of Printing
Lyon, France
Visit siteBible museums
MIR Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Visit site USAMuseum of the Bible
Washington, USA
Visit site GermanyBibliorama
Stuttgart, Germany
Visit site GermanyBibelmuseum Wuppertal
Wuppertal, Germany
Visit siteChristian websites
Persévère
Christian publication aimed at young believers.
Visit site YouthBible for the young
Dedicated spaces for children, teens, young adults and all.
Visit site StudyBible online
Biblical commentaries and courses.
Visit site ChildrenPar la main
Themed newsletter and stories to listen to.
Visit site StudyBibliquest
Spreading Christian truth according to the Bible.
Visit site PublishingLa Bonne Semence
Bibles and Christian Publications, France.
Visit site PublishingEBLC
Bibles and Christian Literature, Switzerland.
Visit site AudioAudioteaching
Online sermons in various languages.
Visit site ResourceLe Chemin
Christian site offering various spiritual resources.
Visit site AudioGlobal Recordings
Gospel messages in 6,500 languages.
Visit site VideoPuissance Vie
Messages and videos for young people.
Visit site