When and where was Jerome born?
Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus was born at Stridon around 342 to 347 AD. He carried Illyrian ancestry through his family line.
Questions about Jerome
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What did Jerome do after leaving Rome for the desert of Chalcis?
Jerome lived among eremites in the Syrian Thebaid while studying and writing. He made his first attempt to learn Hebrew under the guidance of a converted Jew during this period.
Why did Jerome leave his position in Rome in 384?
An inquiry by Roman clergy alleging improper relationships between Jerome and widow Paula forced him to leave following the death of Pope Damasus on the 10th of December 384. Despite the controversy, his writings remained highly regarded by women attempting to maintain vows of consecrated virginity.
How long did it take Jerome to complete his translation of the Hebrew Bible?
Jerome began translating the Hebrew Bible from original texts around 390 AD and completed the project by 405 AD. This work eventually superseded preceding Latin Bible versions known as Vetus Latina.
Who influenced Jerome's Commentary on Daniel regarding the Book of Daniel?
Jerome wrote Commentary on Daniel expressly to offset criticisms made by Porphyry who taught that the book related entirely to the time of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. Against Porphyry, Jerome identified Rome as the fourth kingdom described in chapters two and seven.