Before the dawn of the Reformation, God, in his providence, provided Europe with the invention of the printing press. This new machine allowed the gospel to spread in unprecedented ways, through the printing of sermons, debates, books, and most importantly, the Holy Scriptures. In short, God used literature to give life to many a barren heart and to enflame many that were only burning dimly. With this rich heritage in view literature should be a matter of grave importance for those of a Reformed background.