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