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Martin Luther remarked "Printing is the ultimate gift of God and the greatest one." Explain this remark in the light of the religious reforms that took place in Europe in the 16th century.

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(i) Martin Luther wrote Ninety Five Theses criticising the malpractices in the roman catholic church. he posted a printed copy of it on the door of a church in wittenberg.

(ii) Luther’s writings immediately became popular through printed copies and was read widely.

(iii) 5000 printed copies of luther’s translation of the new testament were sold in a week.

(iv) All these led to a religious debate and marked the beginning of the protestant reformation.

(v) Printing technology played a key role in bringing religious reforms in the 16th century. hence martin luther’s remarked were apt, effective and practical.

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