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Catholic AnswerAccording to the Catholic Encyclopedia, St. Jerome began his translation of the Old Testament from the Hebrew before he left Rome to return to Israel. When he returned to Israel, he settled in a monastery in Bethlehem and completed his translation of the Bible there.
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Saint Jerome was a Christian scholar and theologian who is best known for his translation of The Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate, which became the definitive version of the Bible for centuries. He also wrote extensively on theology, biblical commentary, and asceticism, and is considered a Doctor of the Church for his contributions to Christian scholarship.
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∙ 8y agoSaint Jerome is the patron saint of:
archeologists
archivists
Bible scholars
librarians
libraries
school children
students
translators
Saint-Jerome, Quebec, city of
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∙ 11y agoJerome translated the Scriptures into Latin from the original Hebrew and Greek versions for the use of the Roman Church
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∙ 11y agohe became a saint because he can translate the whole bible
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∙ 14y agoJerome is the patron saint of archeologists, archivists, Bible scholars, librarians/libraries.
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∙ 13y agoJerome translated the bible form Greek and Hebrew into Latin.
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∙ 9y agoHe translated the Bible from its original Greek and Hebrew into Latin.
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∙ 13y agoSt. Jerome translated the Bible from its original Greek and Hebrew into Latin.
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When was Saint Jerome's Academy created?
Saint Jerome's Academy was created in 1954.
When and where did Saint Jerome die?
Saint Jerome died on September 30, AD420 in Bethlehem.
What fourth century saint translated the scripture into Latin?
Saint Jerome translated The Bible.
When was Saint Jerome in His Study - Dürer - created?
Saint Jerome in His Study - Dürer - was created in 1514.
When is the feast day of Saint Jerome?
September 30 is the feast of Saint Jerome in the Western Church.
When was Saint Jerome in His Study - Ghirlandaio - created?
Saint Jerome in His Study - Ghirlandaio - was created in 1480.
How did Saint Jerome die?
i believe that Saint Jerome died a Natural Death
Who was st Jerome?
Saint Jerome is a saint who was born in 331. His is the patron saint of librarians. He was a priest and historian who spent much time learning.
Who is patron saint of Lectors and his history?
Saint Jerome
Which saint translated Scriptures into Latin?
Saint Jerome
When was Saint Jerome Emiliani Institute created?
Saint Jerome Emiliani Institute was created on 1985-06-17.
What is Saint Jerome Emiliani Institute's motto?
The motto of Saint Jerome Emiliani Institute is 'Pray, Study and Joy'.
