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