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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 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 Douay-Rheims
B) The Septuagint
C) The Targum
D) The Vulgate
  • 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) Philosophical discourses
C) His theological writings
D) Military conquests
  • 5. What year is traditionally associated with the completion of the Vulgate?
A) 380 AD
B) 450 AD
C) 325 AD
D) 405 AD
  • 6. What was St. Jerome's attitude toward the Septuagint?
A) He was critical of its accuracy.
B) He considered it infallible.
C) He favored it over Hebrew texts.
D) He ignored it completely.
  • 7. Which Pope commissioned St. Jerome to create a standard Latin Bible?
A) Pope Damasus I
B) Pope Urban II
C) Pope Leo I
D) Pope Gregory I
  • 8. Where did St. Jerome primarily work on his translation?
A) Bethlehem
B) Constantinople
C) Alexandria
D) Rome
  • 9. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Tertullianus
B) Clement of Alexandria
C) Augustus Jerome
D) Eusebius Hieronymus
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