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