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The Latin translation of the NT was the main Bible of Christianity for about 1,300 years. The Vetus Latina refers to all unofficial translations in contrast to the Vulgate, which was authorized by the Church. At first, only manuscripts were produced, from 1454 began the printing of the Latin Bible (Gutenberg).