Johann Gutenberg

Johann Gutenberg

Gutenberg was the individual that created the Gutenberg press. We learn that he was able to create a printer that was able to mass print books in the 1600s. We learn that the Gutenberg press was an invention that allowed individuals to read for themselves and learn. We learn that after the creation of the Gutenberg press, there was the mass printing of the Sacred Scriptures. We learn that the Sacred Scriptures became the most printed and read book in the 1600s. Within 40 years of the invention, there was the distribution of books in 6 different nations. 

We learn that Martin Luther was able to describe the importance of reading the Sacred Scriptures from oneself and obeying GOD Almighty. We learn that the Protestant Reformation developed from Martin Luther's reproof of sin, indulgences, and idolatry that the Catholic church was commiting in the 1600s. Martin Luther described the importance of the Gutenberg press that allowed the Sacred Scriptures to be taught in different nations. We learn that the Gutenberg press also helped individuals learn about the importance of reading the Sacred Scriptures. This describes the importance of giving priority to the reading of the Sacred Scriptures and also the need to obey the commandments of Moses. 

We learn that the Protestant Reformation described the importance of practicing sound doctrine from the Sacred Scriptures and not adding or taking away from the Scriptures with the intention to lead to sin, idol worship, and adultery. We learn that evil attempts to lead individuals far from the worship of GOD Almighty by speaking temporary lies. When we go to the Sacred Scriptures every day, we are able to remind ourselves of the truth and choose to practice fidelity to GOD Almighty.

We learn that there were other books also mass printed after the creation of the Gutenberg press that allowed individuals to learn to read and write. We learn that the Gutenberg press is one of the most important inventions that has been produced because it allowed individuals to learn for themselves and also allowed information to be available that previously was not available. We learn that there was new information concerning history, mathematics, science, and medicine that allowed individuals to value helpful information and the importance of learning throughout one's life. We learn that there have been attempts by totalitarian regimes that have attempted to prevent individuals from learning, being self-didactic, and improving themselves through education. Even amidst difficult times, we know that individuals are able to persevere speaking truth similar to important individuals that valued truth, autonomy, and goodness over envy and greed.

Figures of History and Individualism allows us to persevere knowing that throughout history there have been righteous individuals that decided to practice good and not practice sin. We are able to persevere knowing that there is no need to fear nor have negative emotions knowing that we trust in the Creator and not in idolatry. We are able to learn about righteous individuals that decided to speak truth and help others even when there are lies being told that attempt to lead individuals to disobedience and the practice of sin. We can persevere without practicing sin and idol worship.