The Vulgate is a Latin version of the Holy Bible, and largely the result of the labors of St Jerome (Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus), who was commissioned by Pope Damasus I in 382 A.D. to make a revision of the old Latin translations.

It became the definitive and officially promulgated Latin version of the Bible of the Roman Catholic Church. The Latin Vulgate is in the public domain. Search and read Bible verses using the popular VUL translation. Take notes online, highlight verses and save notes!

Jerome's translation of the Greek and Hebrew Scriptures into the common language, Latin, was completed in 405. It was recognized as authoritative during the Council of Trent (1546) and became the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.

The Holy Bible. Latin Vulgate Bible and English translation, with translation commentary. Public domain.

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Latin Vulgate Bible Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Josue Judges Ruth 1 Kings 2 Kings 3 Kings 4 Kings 1 Paralipomenon 2 Paralipomenon 1 Esdras 2 Esdras Tobias * Judith * Joshua .

The Vulgate was the standard version of the Bible for Roman Catholics for over one and a half millenia. Since Latin was only studied by priests and scholars, the vast majority of people could not read or understand the Vulgate, even though they would hear passages from it every time they went to church.

Catholic Bible Online – Douay-Rheims, Latin Vulgate, Knox Bible. Compare translations side-by-side or read the full text with notes.

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The Latin Vulgate's Old Testament is the first Latin version translated directly from the Hebrew Tanakh rather than from the Greek Septuagint. It became the definitive and officially promulgated Latin version of the Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.