Did gutenberg's printing press contribute to the growth of learning and literacy (especially bible reading) in europe?

THE PRINTING PRESS MASSIFIED THE PRODUCTION OF TEX OVER HAND WRITTEN MANUSCRIPT, HELPING THE PROPAGATION OF LITERATURE AND BIBLE READING. THE GUTENBERG BIBLE WAS THE FIRST MAJOR BOOK PRINTED IN LATIN AND USING A MASS PRODUCTION MACHINE LIKE THE PRINTING PRESS.

Since the printing press was less time consuming, he was able to publish a Bible much quicker than before. The printing press method was very inexpensive, which helped others gain access to more books.

the catholic church withhold people's access to the bible during the middle ages.

people could go to church and listen to the teachings, but it was absolutely forbidden to own and/or read the books of both the old and new testaments. it was also prohibited to translate the books (which where originally in biblical hebrew) to any other language.

this was done so the church could remain in control of what their teachings were and to enhance their importance and power, while also being able to judge people's actions through information that was unavailable for the general public.