Latin Vulgate

The Latin Vulgate is an ancient translation of the Bible into Latin, created primarily by St. Jerome in the late 4th century AD. It was intended to make the Scriptures accessible to Latin-speaking Christians at a time when many were less familiar with the original Hebrew and Greek texts. The Vulgate became the standard Bible of the Western Christian Church for over a thousand years, significantly influencing Western literature, theology, and language. Its impact is still felt today, as many modern translations and biblical studies reference it as a critical historical document.