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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 Jewish prophet
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 Targum
C) The Vulgate
D) The Douay-Rheims
  • 3. In which century did St. Jerome complete his translation of the Bible?
A) 2nd century
B) 3rd century
C) 5th century
D) 4th century
  • 4. What is St. Jerome also known for besides his translation work?
A) Poetic works
B) His theological writings
C) Military conquests
D) Philosophical discourses
  • 5. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Clement of Alexandria
B) Tertullianus
C) Eusebius Hieronymus
D) Augustus Jerome
  • 6. Which Pope commissioned St. Jerome to create a standard Latin Bible?
A) Pope Gregory I
B) Pope Damasus I
C) Pope Leo I
D) Pope Urban II
  • 7. What year is traditionally associated with the completion of the Vulgate?
A) 405 AD
B) 450 AD
C) 380 AD
D) 325 AD
  • 8. Where did St. Jerome primarily work on his translation?
A) Rome
B) Constantinople
C) Bethlehem
D) Alexandria
  • 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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