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Are modern Bible translations always better? A Catholic linguist praises St Jerome’s Vulgate

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A Catholic linguist highlights the groundbreaking and lasting impact of St. Jerome’s fourth-century translation of the Bible into Latin.

Known as the Vulgate, this edition became a widely read version of the scriptures. The Church celebrates the feast day of St. Jerome today.

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