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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 Jewish prophet
B) A Greek philosopher
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 Vulgate
B) The Septuagint
C) The Douay-Rheims
D) The Targum
  • 3. In which century did St. Jerome complete his translation of the Bible?
A) 5th century
B) 3rd century
C) 2nd century
D) 4th century
  • 4. What is St. Jerome also known for besides his translation work?
A) Military conquests
B) Poetic works
C) Philosophical discourses
D) His theological writings
  • 5. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Clement of Alexandria
B) Eusebius Hieronymus
C) Tertullianus
D) Augustus Jerome
  • 6. Which Pope commissioned St. Jerome to create a standard Latin Bible?
A) Pope Leo I
B) Pope Damasus I
C) Pope Gregory I
D) Pope Urban II
  • 7. What year is traditionally associated with the completion of the Vulgate?
A) 380 AD
B) 450 AD
C) 325 AD
D) 405 AD
  • 8. Where did St. Jerome primarily work on his translation?
A) Alexandria
B) Bethlehem
C) Rome
D) Constantinople
  • 9. 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.
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