Jerome

About Jerome

Jerome (c. 345–420 CE) was a pivotal Christian theologian and ascetic whose historical significance is recognized by his #835 ranking in MIT's Pantheon project. His paramount contribution was the translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the *Vulgate*, a version that became the standard text for the Western Church for over a millennium. This monumental work, completed after years of intense scholarly effort, standardized scripture and profoundly shaped the theological and liturgical language of Western Christianity.

Despite this deep historical foundation, Jerome’s contemporary digital footprint is relatively modest. In 2025, his Wikipedia page accrued approximately 582K annualized views. This level of attention results in an Attention Gap of approximately 1x, suggesting his modern internet visibility aligns closely with his historical importance, unlike many figures who are vastly over- or under-represented. For instance, he receives only about one-fourth of the traffic compared to Brigham Young (#947 importance, 2.7M views), a religious figure ranked just slightly lower by the HPI.

Interestingly, the data suggests his profile is gaining traction, with a significant year-over-year increase of +15.3% and a +14% momentum boost between Q1 and Q3 of 2025, indicating a current upward trend in online curiosity regarding his legacy.