Martin Luther, the religious reformer, said this about print because it played a crucial role in spreading his ideas. In 1517, he wrote the Ninety-Five Theses criticising the Roman Catholic Church. Printed copies circulated widely, leading to the Protestant Reformation. His translation of the New Testament sold 5,000 copies within weeks. Print enabled wider circulation of ideas, allowed people to challenge established authorities, and introduced new worlds of debate. It transformed the relationship between people, knowledge, and institutions, making it truly revolutionary.
Source: Chapter 5, Section 3.2 – Religious Debates and the Fear of Print
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