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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 Roman emperor
B) A Greek philosopher
C) A Christian scholar and translator
D) A Jewish prophet
  • 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) 4th century
B) 3rd century
C) 5th century
D) 2nd century
  • 4. What was St. Jerome's attitude toward the Septuagint?
A) He favored it over Hebrew texts.
B) He was critical of its accuracy.
C) He considered it infallible.
D) He ignored it completely.
  • 5. Which Pope commissioned St. Jerome to create a standard Latin Bible?
A) Pope Urban II
B) Pope Gregory I
C) Pope Damasus I
D) Pope Leo I
  • 6. What was St. Jerome's original name?
A) Augustus Jerome
B) Tertullianus
C) Clement of Alexandria
D) Eusebius Hieronymus
  • 7. What is St. Jerome also known for besides his translation work?
A) His theological writings
B) Poetic works
C) Philosophical discourses
D) Military conquests
  • 8. Where did St. Jerome primarily work on his translation?
A) Constantinople
B) Rome
C) Bethlehem
D) Alexandria
  • 9. What year is traditionally associated with the completion of the Vulgate?
A) 380 AD
B) 325 AD
C) 450 AD
D) 405 AD
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