120.2 The Septuagint – Legends, Myths and Even Some History

Jul 7, 2023

Guest Garry Stevens, host of History of the Bible Podcast, joins to discuss the true and not-so-true story of the Septuagint translation of the Old Testament. They explore the legend and background, origins and translation process, the King James Version, Jews in the Hellenistic world and the significance of the Septuagint as a rare example of a foreign religious text being officially translated into Greek. They also delve into the challenges of translating the Hebrew text and address perceptions and assumptions about the Septuagint.