The Latin Bible which was used in Western Europe prior to the acceptance of St. Jerome's text is commonly known as the "Old Latin." 3. Vulgate. The Latin "Vulgate" ("accepted" or "commonly used ...

He was the translator of the Vulgate version of the Bible. St. Jerome was born in Dalmatia around 340-342 AD. Having grown up a wealthy pagan, Jerome visited Rome at about 20 and was converted and ...

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The idea of birthstones by the month goes back to about the fifth century when St. Jerome drew a connection between the gem-studded breastplate of Aaron in the Bible and the months of the year.