St Jerome
What was St Jerome's main profession?
He was a biblical translator.
When was he born?
~345 AD
What centuries did Jerome live in
4th and 5th
What is used to describe the Bible called that fits few other texts?
Living
Where was St Jerome born?
(near) Modern-day Ljubljana, Slovenia
When is his feast in the Roman Catholic Church?
September 30th
Who was pope when St Jerome died.
St Boniface I
What is the true value of the Bible?
the connection it gives us to God
Which pope did he work with?
Pope Damascus I
When is his feast in the Orthodox church?
June 15th
Constans I
Constantius II
Because it is lessons and stories that can be re imagined for any time.
His career in Rome ended after whose death
Pope Damascus I
Who was he accused of having a sinful relationship with?
The widow Paula
Name an Emperor that ruled when Jerome died.
Honorius
Theodosius II
Constantius III
Why isn't the Bible just a history book?
Because it is a deeply personal account of God's love for us.
Where did St Jerome die?
He met his end in Bethlehem.
What did St Jerome change about Old Testament translations?
Rather than using the Septuagint, he used the original Hebrew.
Who was pope when Jerome was born.
Pope Julius
Why is the Bible still relevant?
It holds its relevancy because God has preserved it in his church for so long.