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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 Septuagint
B) The Vulgate
C) The Douay-Rheims
D) The Targum
  • 3. In which century did St. Jerome complete his translation of the Bible?
A) 2nd century
B) 5th century
C) 4th century
D) 3rd century
  • 4. What is St. Jerome also known for besides his translation work?
A) Philosophical discourses
B) Military conquests
C) Poetic works
D) His theological writings
  • 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 favored it over Hebrew texts.
B) He ignored it completely.
C) He was critical of its accuracy.
D) He considered it infallible.
  • 7. Which Pope commissioned St. Jerome to create a standard Latin Bible?
A) Pope Urban II
B) Pope Gregory I
C) Pope Leo I
D) Pope Damasus I
  • 8. Where did St. Jerome primarily work on his translation?
A) Rome
B) Alexandria
C) Constantinople
D) Bethlehem
  • 9. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Eusebius Hieronymus
B) Augustus Jerome
C) Tertullianus
D) Clement of Alexandria
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