120.1 The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to Me
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The Septuagint: A Jewish Book Wanting to be Christian
This chapter explores the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and its significance in second temple Judaism, Christianity, and modern Judaism. It discusses the diversity of thought and text within the Septuagint, and suggests that it influenced the Christian movement by revealing Jewish ideas that later became central to Christianity. The chapter also delves into the differences between the New Testament and the Old Testament in terms of authorship, organization, and language.
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