When the Bible began to be widely distributed to the public, were people surprised at some of its contents?

by Severaxe

Would everyone have understood the length and variety of the Bible? Did people know about the contradictions and moral imperfections? As it was distributed, was there controversy, or did people accept it for what it was?

talondearg

When and where are you talking about, exactly? This question needs a tighter focus, as the Bible has been available in different forms to different populations at different times.