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