At the time the printing press was actually invented, the bulk of the populations of Europe were illiterate and dependent upon the teachings of their clergymen for any knowledge of the Bible.
Ajal, mil trükipress tegelikult leiutati, oli suurem enamus Euroopast tegelikult kirjaoskamatu ja Piibli teadmises sõltuv nende hingekarjaste õpetustest.