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.

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 impor...

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Doug Smith
November 14, 2021
This is an extremely helpful and accessible introduction. If you have no knowledge of Hebrew and Greek, it will still prove useful (and understandable). It educates the reader about the nature of "the" Septuagint, corrects major misconceptions, and shows its proper use. The seasoned scholar may pick up on some important points and perspectives as well. I will be recommending it widely!
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Greg Lanier (PhD, University of Cambridge) is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He also serves as associate pastor of River Oaks Church (PCA). He has published multiple books and scholarly articles on early Christology, the Gospels, the Septuagint, and other topics. Greg and his wife, Kate, live in Florida with their three daughters.

William A. Ross (PhD, University of Cambridge) is assistant professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. His research and publications focus on the Septuagint, Judaism, and linguistics. He coedited the T&T Clark Handbook of Septuagint Research and is a contributor to the ongoing Historical and Theological Lexicon of the Septuagint project. Will and his wife, Kelli, have four children.

Greg Lanier (PhD, University of Cambridge) is associate professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. He also serves as associate pastor of River Oaks Church (PCA). He has published multiple books and scholarly articles on early Christology, the Gospels, the Sep...

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