Vulgate Bible, The

By Swift Edgar

Book Description

The Vulgate Bible represents one of Christianity's most influential sacred texts, offering modern readers access to the foundational translation that shaped Western spiritual thought for over fifteen centuries. Compiled primarily by Saint Jerome in the late fourth and early fifth centuries, this Latin version became the cornerstone of medieval and Renaissance religious life, profoundly influencing art, literature, music, and education throughout Europe.

This volume presents the Pentateuch, the opening five books that chronicle humanity's earliest spiritual journey. Beginning with the divine creation of existence itself, these ancient narratives unfold the profound relationship between the sacred and human experience. Readers encounter the story of the Great Flood, witness God's transformative covenant with Abraham, and follow Israel's exodus from bondage toward spiritual liberation.

The text reveals the foundational laws given to Moses and traces the formation of the twelve tribes as they prepare to enter their promised destiny. Originally translated into English by Catholic scholars at Douay and Rheims during the sixteenth century, this accessible presentation maintains the dignity and power of the original while remaining comprehensible to contemporary seekers.

For those drawn to explore the spiritual foundations that have guided countless generations, this first volume of a projected six-volume series offers an opportunity to engage directly with texts that continue to inspire personal transformation and deeper understanding of humanity's relationship with the divine.