The book that was printed the most during the Renaissance is the Latin Bible, also known as the Vulgate. This extensive use of print can largely be attributed to the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century.
The Vulgate was significant not only because it was the first major book printed using movable type but also because it played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity and literacy during the period. The ability to mass-produce the Bible made it accessible to a wider audience, which helped facilitate the Reformation and gave rise to various interpretations of Christian texts.
Through the printing of the Latin Bible, the Renaissance saw a monumental change in how religious texts were disseminated and understood. This marked a shift away from reliance on hand-copied manuscripts and made holy writings available in greater quantities than ever before, fundamentally transforming education and religious practices across Europe.