Jerome

Roman priest and biblical translator

Jerome - Roman priest and biblical translator
Born

None
None years ago

Died

September 30th, 420
1605 years ago — None years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Italy

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A prominent figure in early Christianity, this Roman priest and theologian played a crucial role in the development of Christian doctrine and biblical scholarship. He is best recognized for translating the Bible into Latin, creating the Vulgate translation, which became the standard version used in the Western Church for centuries. As a biblical scholar, he contributed extensively to the understanding of the scriptures and wrote numerous commentaries on various biblical books. He also engaged in theological debates with contemporaries, which influenced the teachings of the Church.

Translated the Bible into Latin (Vulgate)

Wrote commentaries on the Bible

Engaged in theological debates

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