Question

Who was Menocchio ? Mention any two contributions of him in the field of print culture in the sixteenth century.

Answer 1

(i) In the sixteenth century, Menocchio, a miller in Italy, began to read books that were available in his locality.  

(ii) He reinterpreted the message of the Bible and formulated a view of God and Creation that enraged the Roman Catholic Church.  

(iii) When the Roman Church began its inquisition to repress heretical ideas, Menocchio was hauled up twice and was ultimately executed.

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