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