St. Jerome is a Protestant's Worst Ally - The Fathers Know Best

Protestants always appeal to Jerome as a kind of patristic ally against the Catholic Church. Here's why that's a big mistake!

Apr 24, 2026

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St. Jerome is one of the most cited Church Fathers in Protestant apologetics, and it’s not hard to see why they reach for him. He preferred the Hebrew text over the Septuagint — though it sho…

St. Jerome is a Protestant's Worst Ally - The Fathers Know Best

Protestants always appeal to Jerome as a kind of patristic ally against the Catholic Church. Here's why that's a big mistake!

For members of my inner circle (paid subscribers), here’s a Fathers Know Best piece that’ll fire you up, and put a smile on your face, if you catch the humor in it.

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