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St. Jerome: The Translation of the Bible into Latin
  • 1. Who is St. Jerome?
A) A Jewish prophet
B) A Roman emperor
C) A Greek philosopher
D) A Christian scholar and translator
  • 2. What is the Latin translation of the Bible that St. Jerome is known for?
A) The Targum
B) The Septuagint
C) The Vulgate
D) The Douay-Rheims
  • 3. In which century did St. Jerome complete his translation of the Bible?
A) 4th century
B) 3rd century
C) 5th century
D) 2nd century
  • 4. Where did St. Jerome primarily work on his translation?
A) Constantinople
B) Alexandria
C) Bethlehem
D) Rome
  • 5. What is St. Jerome also known for besides his translation work?
A) Philosophical discourses
B) His theological writings
C) Poetic works
D) Military conquests
  • 6. What year is traditionally associated with the completion of the Vulgate?
A) 325 AD
B) 405 AD
C) 380 AD
D) 450 AD
  • 7. Which Pope commissioned St. Jerome to create a standard Latin Bible?
A) Pope Gregory I
B) Pope Leo I
C) Pope Damasus I
D) Pope Urban II
  • 8. What was St. Jerome's attitude toward the Septuagint?
A) He favored it over Hebrew texts.
B) He was critical of its accuracy.
C) He considered it infallible.
D) He ignored it completely.
  • 9. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Clement of Alexandria
B) Tertullianus
C) Augustus Jerome
D) Eusebius Hieronymus
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