St. Jerome and Holy Scripture : The Encyclical Letter of Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XV, to All Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops and Ordinaries in Union With the Apostolic See; On the Fifteenth Centenary of the Death of

Discover the life and lessons of St. Jerome, and how his devotion to Holy Scripture can shape your own Bible study. This book presents the encyclical reflections that celebrate Jerome as a model of faith, scholarship, and fidelity to the Church’s teaching on Scripture.

From his early zeal to his years of study and translation work, you’ll see how Jerome’s lifelong pursuit of the Bible informed Catholic teaching and the life of faith. The text highlights his view of Scripture as God’s own Word, inspired yet written through human authors with distinct gifts, and shows how this understanding shaped centuries of Catholic biblical study and devotion.

- Learn how Jerome’s approach to text, translation, and interpretation upheld the authority of the Catholic Church.
- See practical guidance on daily Bible reading, study habits, and how to cultivate a Christ-centered understanding of Scripture.
- Explore the role of biblical education in priestly formation and lay devotion, including the aims of societies dedicated to biblical outreach.
- Understand why a prayerful, humble approach to Scripture matters for personal faith and church life.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, historically grounded view of biblical inspiration and a practical path to deeper Scripture engagement.