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St. Jerome: The Translation of the Bible into Latin - Quiz
  • 1. Who is St. Jerome?
A) A Christian scholar and translator
B) A Jewish prophet
C) A Greek philosopher
D) A Roman emperor
  • 2. What is the Latin translation of the Bible that St. Jerome is known for?
A) The Septuagint
B) The Vulgate
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 was St. Jerome's attitude toward the Septuagint?
A) He favored it over Hebrew texts.
B) He considered it infallible.
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 Urban II
B) Pope Leo I
C) Pope Gregory I
D) Pope Damasus I
  • 6. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Tertullianus
B) Clement of Alexandria
C) Augustus Jerome
D) Eusebius Hieronymus
  • 7. What is St. Jerome also known for besides his translation work?
A) Poetic works
B) Philosophical discourses
C) His theological writings
D) Military conquests
  • 8. Where did St. Jerome primarily work on his translation?
A) Constantinople
B) Rome
C) Alexandria
D) Bethlehem
  • 9. What year is traditionally associated with the completion of the Vulgate?
A) 450 AD
B) 405 AD
C) 380 AD
D) 325 AD
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