St. Jerome

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A significant early Christian scholar and saint: "St. Jerome" refers to a major figure in the early Christian Church, renowned for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) and his theological writings. He is recognized as a Father and a Doctor of the Church.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • St. Jerome is often depicted in art with a lion and a skull.
    • The translation work of St. Jerome had a profound impact on Western Christianity.
    • Many scholars study the letters and commentaries of St. Jerome.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Vulgate of St. Jerome": specifically refers to his Latin translation of the Bible.
    • The Council of Trent affirmed the Vulgate of St. Jerome as the authoritative Latin text.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jerome: The name without the saintly title.
    • Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus, commonly known as Jerome, was born in Dalmatia.
  • Hieronymian: (adjective) Pertaining to St. Jerome.
    • The Hieronymian tradition influenced medieval biblical exegesis.
Synonyms
  • Jerome
  • Saint Jerome
  • Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus (full name)
Related Phrases
  • Doctor of the Church: A title bestowed on St. Jerome for his significant theological contributions.
  • Father of the Church: A title for influential early Christian theologians, including St. Jerome.
Noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

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