Jerome

Jerome (Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: Εὐσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ἱερώνυμος; c. 347 – 30 September 420) was a Latin priest, confessor, theologian, and historian; he is commonly known as Saint Jerome. Jerome was born at Stridon, a village near Emona on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia. He is best known for his translation of most of the Bible into Latin (the translation that became known as the Vulgate), and his commentaries on the Gospels. His list of writings is extensive.

Early life

Jerome was born at Stridon, a village near Emona on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia. The details of his education are unknown but he himself claimed to have learned Greek and Latin under the tutelage of a grammarian.

Career

Jerome was a Latin priest, confessor, theologian, and historian. He is best known for his translation of most of the Bible into Latin (the translation that became known as the Vulgate), and his commentaries on the Gospels. His list of writings is extensive.

Death and legacy

Jerome died near Bethlehem on 30 September 420. His remains, originally buried at Bethlehem, are said to have been later transferred to the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, although other places in the West claim some relics—the cathedral at Nepi boasting possession of his head, which, according to another tradition, is in the Escorial.

See also

• Vulgate
• Latin
• Theology
• History
• Bible

External links

• Catholic Encyclopedia: St. Jerome
• Britannica: St. Jerome

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