The "Latin Bible" primarily refers to the Vulgate, a late 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible. Commissioned by Pope Damasus I, it was created by the scholar Jerome to provide a standardized text for the Western Christian Church. The Vulgate became the official Latin Bible of the Roman Catholic Church and was widely used throughout the Middle Ages. The Latin Bible played a crucial role in the development of Christian theology and Western literature. It influenced many later translations and interpretations of the Bible, including the King James Version. The Vulgate remains significant in biblical studies and is still referenced in various religious contexts today.