November 17, 2025ReligionsOpen Access

Textual Transmission and the Construction of Spiritual Authority: The Early Reception of Jerome of Stridon

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Transmission of Jerome's texts analyzes manuscript evidence from the Middle Ages, highlighting his impact on Christianity.
The study assesses the reception of Jerome as a father of the church and his authority in exegesis and asceticism.
Philological and historical approaches are employed to investigate Jerome's self-presentation and how he was interpreted.
The findings point to Jerome's strategic management of his authority and textual legacy, underscoring his importance in medieval thought.

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Analysis of manuscripts reveals Jerome's role in constructing exegesis and asceticism in early Christianity, suggesting significant influence.

Göransson et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis of manuscripts reveals Jerome's role in constructing exegesis and asceticism in early Christianity, suggesting significant influence.