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St. Jerome: The Translation of the Bible into Latin - Quiz
  • 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 Targum
B) The Septuagint
C) The Vulgate
D) The Douay-Rheims
  • 3. In which century did St. Jerome complete his translation of the Bible?
A) 3rd century
B) 2nd century
C) 4th century
D) 5th century
  • 4. What was St. Jerome's attitude toward the Septuagint?
A) He favored it over Hebrew texts.
B) He was critical of its accuracy.
C) He ignored it completely.
D) He considered it infallible.
  • 5. 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
  • 6. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Augustus Jerome
B) Tertullianus
C) Eusebius Hieronymus
D) Clement of Alexandria
  • 7. What is St. Jerome also known for besides his translation work?
A) His theological writings
B) Military conquests
C) Poetic works
D) Philosophical discourses
  • 8. Where did St. Jerome primarily work on his translation?
A) Constantinople
B) Alexandria
C) Rome
D) Bethlehem
  • 9. What year is traditionally associated with the completion of the Vulgate?
A) 450 AD
B) 380 AD
C) 405 AD
D) 325 AD
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