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