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St. Jerome: The Translation of the Bible into Latin - Quiz
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  • 1. Who is St. Jerome?
A) A Jewish prophet
B) A Christian scholar and translator
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 Septuagint
B) The Targum
C) The Douay-Rheims
D) The Vulgate
  • 3. In which century did St. Jerome complete his translation of the Bible?
A) 2nd century
B) 5th century
C) 3rd century
D) 4th century
  • 4. What was St. Jerome's attitude toward the Septuagint?
A) He favored it over Hebrew texts.
B) He ignored it completely.
C) He was critical of its accuracy.
D) He considered it infallible.
  • 5. Which Pope commissioned St. Jerome to create a standard Latin Bible?
A) Pope Urban II
B) Pope Gregory I
C) Pope Leo I
D) Pope Damasus I
  • 6. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Augustus Jerome
B) Eusebius Hieronymus
C) Tertullianus
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) Bethlehem
C) Rome
D) Alexandria
  • 9. What year is traditionally associated with the completion of the Vulgate?
A) 405 AD
B) 325 AD
C) 450 AD
D) 380 AD
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