Thirty-Six-Line Bamberg Bible (B36)

Explore the Thirty-Six-Line Bamberg Bible, also known as B36, one of the earliest printed Latin Bibles and an important example of European incunabula.

Dating to approximately 1459–1460, the B36 was produced shortly after the Gutenberg Bible and was based on a copy of Gutenberg's famous 42-line Bible (B42). The edition is distinguished by its 36 lines per column, compared with the 42 lines used in the Gutenberg Bible.

The complete edition contained approximately 1,764 printed pages, making it considerably more extensive than the Gutenberg Bible. Because of its size, copies were often divided into three volumes.

The Bible was printed using a modified form of the early type associated with Johann Gutenberg. Its connection with Bamberg and printer Albrecht Pfister has led scholars to associate the edition with Bamberg, although the original printing information does not explicitly identify the printer or place of publication.

Digital Edition

This product contains a digital reproduction of historical pages from the Thirty-Six-Line Bible in PDF format.

What's Included:

• High-quality digital pages

• Historical Latin Bible material

• 15th-century incunabula

• Digital facsimile in PDF format

• Suitable for historical research, study, and personal collections

Product Details

Title: Thirty-Six-Line Bamberg Bible
Also Known As: B36 / Thirty-Six-Line Bible
Date: c. 1459–1460
Language: Latin
Format: PDF
Type: Digital Facsimile
Period: 15th Century / Incunabula
Physical Item: No

Important Notice

This listing is for a digital reproduction/facsimile of historical material. The original physical Bible is not included.