History of the Papacy Podcast 120.1 The Septuagint – It Really is Greek to Me
Jun 30, 2023
Gary Stevens, historian and host of the History of the Bible Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament. They explore the significance of the Septuagint in second temple Judaism, Christianity, and modern Judaism. They also delve into the challenges of translating texts, including the importance of maintaining the meaning and style of the original text.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Reflections on the 10th Year Anniversary and Introducing a New Co-Host
03:52 • 2min
Reflections on Podcasting and Introduction to the Bible
05:35 • 5min
The Septuagint: A Jewish Book Wanting to be Christian
10:34 • 8min
The Homogeneity of the Testament and the Septuagint
18:47 • 2min
Translation Challenges
21:06 • 7min