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  1. biblearchaeology.org › research › new-testament-eraA Brief History of the Septuagint - biblearchaeology.org

    Jan 1, 2021 · This, the so-called Septuagint translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, is traditionally dated to the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus of Egypt (285-246 BC). It is commonly called the 'Septuagint' version (from the Latin for 'seventy') because according to the traditional account of its origin, preserved in the so-called Letter of Aristeas, it had seventy-two translators.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SeptuagintSeptuagint - Wikipedia

    The Septuagint (/ ˈ s ɛ p tj u ə dʒ ɪ n t / SEP-tew-ə-jint), [1] sometimes referred to as the Greek Old Testament or The Translation of the Seventy (Ancient Greek: Ἡ μετάφρασις τῶν Ἑβδομήκοντα, romanized: Hē metáphrasis tôn Hebdomḗkonta), and often abbreviated as LXX, [2] is the earliest extant Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible from the original Hebrew.

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  4. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-study › topicalWho Wrote the Book of Acts? - Bible Study Tools

    Oct 11, 2024 · Traditionally called, “The Acts of the Apostles,” all evidence points to Luke as being the author of the book of Acts - a fascinating account of life for those at the epicenter of one of the most pivotal times in history. Just prior to Acts, his gospel can be considered as a prequel; the first part of the glorious story of the Church, chronicling the life and ministry of her founder: Jesus ...

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  5. www.britannica.com › topic › SeptuagintSeptuagint | Greek, Hebrew & Aramaic Sources | Britannica

    Sep 24, 2024 · Septuagint, the earliest extant Greek translation of the Old Testament from the original Hebrew. The Septuagint was presumably made for the Jewish community in Egypt when Greek was the common language throughout the region. Analysis of the language has established that the Torah, or Pentateuch (the

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  6. www.bartehrman.com › who-wrote-the-book-of-actsWho Wrote the Book of Acts? (And When Was Acts Written?)

    Nov 17, 2023 · It’s true that Church tradition universally agrees that Luke wrote the Book of Acts. However, the problem is that the earliest external attestation dates to the late part of the 2nd century (e.g. Irenaeus and Tertullian). Neither Marcion (c. 140 C.E.) nor Justin (c. 150 C.E.) mentions Luke as the author of the Book of Acts.

  7. overviewbible.com › septuagintWhat Is the Septuagint? The Beginner's Guide - OverviewBible

    Aug 24, 2018 · The Septuagint is the oldest surviving Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, traditionally believed to have been written by 72 Jewish scholars sometime during the third century BC. Since Greek was the common language of the Roman Empire, the Septuagint was popular among Jews living under Roman rule. Many of the early Christians didn’t know […]

  8. www.gotquestions.org › who-wrote-the-book-of-ActsWho wrote the book of Acts? Who was the author of Acts?

    Mar 14, 2024 · The book of Acts—also known as the Acts of the Apostles—records the early church’s birth and growth, beginning with Jesus’ resurrection and ending with Paul at Rome. The title is derived from the Greek term praxis, signifying action. The book of Acts was written by Luke, the author of the Gospel that bears his name.

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