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c. 325 – 636 AD
Jerome
347 – 420 AD
Rome -> Bethlehem
Overview
A brilliant linguist and hermit. He translated the Bible into the Latin Vulgate, the standard Bible for 1,000 years.
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Known for his terrible temper; he often wrote insults to Augustine and other bishops.
Major Writings
The Vulgate
Latin translation of the Bible.
Historical Context
The Golden Age: Latin (Western) Fathers
The shapers of Western Catholicism and Protestantism.
11 Church Fathers in this era
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Part of The Golden Age: Latin (Western) Fathers