The Septuagint
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The Septuagint

What It Is and Why It Matters

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The Septuagint

What It Is and Why It Matters

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A Thorough, Accessible Introduction to the Greek Translation of the Old Testament

Scholars and laypeople alike have stumbled over Bible footnotes about the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament. Many wonder, What is it? Why do some verses differ from the Hebrew text? Is it important to Scripture?

In this introduction to the Septuagint, Gregory R. Lanier and William A. Ross clarify its origin, transmission, and language.By studying its significance for both the Old and New Testaments, believers can understand the Septuagint's place in Judeo-Christian history as well as in the church today.

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Publisher
Crossway
Year
2021
ISBN
9781433570551
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Criticism & Interpretation

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Newsletter Signup
  3. Endorsements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Tables
  9. Abbreviations
  10. Introduction
  11. Part 1 What Is the Septuagint?
  12. 1 What (If Anything) Is the So-Called Septuagint?
  13. 2 Who and Where Did the Greek Old Testament Come From?
  14. 3 How Was the Greek Old Testament Translated?
  15. 4 How Did the Greek Old Testament Develop?
  16. Part 2 Why Does It Matter?
  17. 5 Why Does the Septuagint Matter for Studying the Old Testament?
  18. 6 Why Does the Septuagint Matter for Studying the New Testament?
  19. 7 What Kind of Authority Does the Septuagint Have?
  20. Appendix Ten Key Questions about the Septuagint
  21. General Index
  22. Scripture Index