Vetus Latina

English edit

Etymology edit

Latin vetus (“old”) + Latīna (“Latin”, proper noun) = “old Latin” (but not “Old Latin”, which in Latin is Prīsca Latīna (literally “old-fashioned or ancient Latin”)).

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈvɛtəs.ləˈtiːnə/

Proper noun edit

Vetus Latina

(collectively) The Biblical texts, dating from AD 200–380, written in (Late) Latin, that predate the Vulgate.

Synonyms edit

(pre-Vulgate Biblical texts written in Latin): Old Latin Bible, Vetus Itala

Translations edit

pre-Vulgate Biblical texts written in Latin