The Gutenberg at Beinecke

Essays by scholars and artists that explore the many different meanings of the Gutenberg Bible as historical and cultural object.

  • Turning the Page

    February 5, 2024

    The Gutenberg Bible has been on display in a large bronze and glass case at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library since 1963. At almost 600 years old, its typeface and illustrations are still vibrant, and the pages remain flexible, in no small part, because of the consistent care the Bible receives from Yale Library conservators.

  • Paleographical Challenge #6

    February 5, 2020

    Today’s puzzle pictured above for the Paleographical Challenge . Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : Your lovinge Soveraine Elizabeth R...

  • Paleographical Challenge #2

    January 30, 2020

    Today’s challenge pictured above for Paleographical Challenge . [Suggested solution to yesterday’s challenge : To make inke To make inke. Take...

  • Introducing the Paleographical Challenge

    January 28, 2020

    Steal away from work and study, forsake your crosswords and your spelling bees! Beinecke Early Modern invites you to a paleographical puzzle from our current...

  • The Gutenberg at Beinecke

    February 20, 2019

    The Gutenberg at Beinecke takes this anniversary as the catalyst for a year-long examination of the Gutenberg Bible, a work as iconic as it is ambiguous.