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Print Revolution
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| Primary Language | Latin | Latin and Vernaculars |
The ability to print religious texts, such as the Bible and devotional aids, in local vernacular languages, circumvented the clerical monopoly on interpreting the Latin Vulgate. This democratization of access to scripture fundamentally challenged the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church [3].
Cognitive Impact and Reading Culture