Ink on His Fingers

Young Hans wants to be a scribe and copy the Bible. When his life is turned upside down, God provides a way for Hans to become apprenticed to Johann Gutenberg. This intriguing account allows students to see the struggles and the apprehension surrounding the technique of movable type. They also witness Gutenberg's sacrifices to fulfill his calling. He is threatened with poverty, prison, and even death, but his undying faith helps him persevere in his goal to print the Bible.