The invention of the printing press in the 15th century is attributed to Johannes Gutenberg, a German goldsmith and inventor. Around 1440, Gutenberg developed a movable-type printing system, which revolutionized the production of books and written materials. His most notable work, the Gutenberg Bible, printed in the 1450s, demonstrated the potential of the press to produce texts efficiently and in large quantities. This innovation greatly contributed to the spread of knowledge during the Renaissance, facilitated the dissemination of the Reformation ideas, and laid the groundwork for the modern knowledge economy. Gutenberg's invention marked a pivotal moment in communication and education.