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