The Septuagint gave early Christians a Greek Old Testament, shaping mission, quotation, and interpretation, yet never displacing the authority of the Hebrew text.
The Septuagint and Early Christianity: Impact on Old Testament Understanding
The Process of Canonization: How the Old Testament Books Were Chosen
Old Testament canonization was the recognition and preservation of Jehovah’s inspired writings—Law, Prophets, and Writings—received as Scripture.
The Earliest Translated Versions of the Hebrew Text
Early witnesses like the Samaritan Pentateuch, Targums, Septuagint, and Vulgate confirm and illuminate the preserved Hebrew Old Testament text.
The Old Testament and Its Canon: Origin, Recognition, and the Rejection of the Apocrypha
The Old Testament canon was recognized, not invented—fixed before Christ, preserved by Israel, affirmed by Jesus, and never expanded by the Apocrypha.
The Early Jewish View of the Septuagint: Inspired Scripture or Corrupt Translation?
Early Jewish history affirms that the Septuagint was viewed as inspired Scripture before rabbinic Judaism rejected it in response to Christianity.
Jesus’ View of the Bible: An Examination of His Perspective on Scripture
Jesus affirmed the absolute authority, inspiration, and reliability of the Scriptures, using them to teach and fulfill prophecy throughout His ministry.
How the Bible Came Down To Us
The article discusses the preservation of the Bible through manuscripts, translations, and scribal practices, ensuring its accuracy over centuries.
Exodus 1:22 — Evaluating the Variant “to the Hebrews”
Exodus 1:22's decree on infanticide, interpreted variably across texts, reflects the ethnic focus of Pharaoh's oppression towards Hebrews.
How Should Genesis 31:13 Be Understood in Light of the Masoretic Text and Septuagint Variants?
Genesis 31:13 emphasizes God identifying Himself as "the God of Beth-el," revealing His connection to Jacob's vow.
How Should Genesis 25:18 Be Understood in Light of Textual Variants and Contextual Evidence?
Genesis 25:18 describes Ishmael's descendants settling from Havilah to Shur, interpreting "he settled" over "he fell" contextually.
